Northern Michigan Takes a Music City Training Trip
The Wildcats put themselves through tough workouts for the hope of glory later this season.
FINIS Introduces New Wearable Technology Device
FINIS, Inc., a worldwide leader in technical swimming innovation, is proud to announce the long-awaited release of the Swimsense™ Live
Physiological Proof: Promoting a Long Glide in Breaststroke Decreases Performance
How often have we seen swimmers practicing drills that promote a long glide? 1 pull, 3 second glide? 1 pull, 5 second glide?
Ashland University Welcomes You To Their House (Video)
Watch how the Ashland University Eagles do it.
Gold Medalists Krayzelburg and Lezak Launch Champions Swim & Travel Experience
4-time Olympic Gold Medalist Lenny Krayzelburg and 8-time Olympic Medalist Jason Lezak will lead a camp and cultural experience in ‘The land of Creation’ Israel June 15-24, 2016.
Dryland Stations with Larry Arnold
This circuit takes the swimmers through four types of equipment, Kettlebells, Medicine Balls, 1/2 Bosu Balls, and Power Plates. They go through each of those stations for :60 on :10 off for 5 rounds where the exercise changes each round.
Yoga for Swimmers: Yoga with Mitch Larkin and Madi Wilson
Yoga teacher Tom Barton discusses his approach and how the athletes have embraced developing their own personal practices. This video includes clips from a yoga session taught by Barton which included Larkin and Wilson…
Madi Wilson Discusses Her Tactics for the 100 Backstroke (Video)
In this video interview Madi Wilson discusses how she approaches the 100 backstroke, her focus on easy speed and how she allows herself to swim a relaxed race…
Glycogen: The key to unlocking your performance
Glycogen is another name for carbohydrates. It is really just stored carbohydrates in the liver, and in your muscles. Your body only has a set amount of glycogen in storage, and when it’s depleted, you’ll feel like you’ve “hit the wall.”
On Deck at St Peters Western – Partner Work with Michael Bohl (Video)
The following video shows excerpts from one of St Peters Western’s workouts while Michael Bohl shares his thoughts on partner work and resistance training in the water…
Megan Romano Makes The Move to South Florida’s ‘ProFlo’ Squad
In her bid for the 2016 Olympic team, Megan Romano changes up her training home and moves to South Florida Aquatic Club’s ProFlo squad.
Canadian Richard Funk Says Good-bye To ‘Go Blue’, Hello To Toronto
Canadian breaststroker Richard Funk makes the move to Toronto for his final preparations leading up to Canada’s Olympic Trials.
3 Reasons Why Stretching for Race Recovery is a Must
During competitions, stretching can be a particularly useful way to accelerate post-race recovery and improve pre-race warm ups with minimal exertion. (Featured image: Natalie Coughlin)
12 Reasons Why You Will Love SwimSwam Magazine
# 1 – SwimSwam Magazine is the opposite of every swimming magazine you have seen in the past.
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BridgeAthletic January Olympic Trials Preparation Tips
This is the year all the hard work pays off. But in these 6 months leading up to the Trials the seemingly small things like what you eat and drink can slip through the cracks even though they are key to performing at your absolute peak.
