Swim Training: Rethink Rotation in Backstroke and Freestyle
Gary Hall Sr.: “Although coaches and swimmers commonly believe that one of the reasons fast freestlyers and backstrokers rotate their bodies along the axis of their motion is to reduce drag, I don’t agree.”
To Drill Or Not To Drill?
Courtesy of Todd Larlee This is the question many triathletes ask themselves at this time of year. When reading the…
6 Reasons to Get Stoked About Being a Self-Disciplined Swimmer
Learn six reasons why you should be fired up about becoming a more self-disciplined swimmer.
The Two Important Nuances of a Great Kicker
I want to bring your attention to two common, but not widely recognized, problems of the kicking motion that adversely affect kicking speed. Neither is related to propulsion, but both are related to frontal drag.
Michael Phelps’ Under Armour Ad Named Best of the Year 2016
Under Armour ad “Rule Yourself” featuring GOAT Michael Phelps has been named the best of 2016 by Adweek. The agency behind the ad was Drog5, and the director was Martin de Thurah.
Superior Results from Data-Driven Coaching
Coaches all over the world are finding innovative technologies to integrate into their programs in order to collect information and increase their swimmers’ engagement and accountability.
Kick Faster In Freestyle and Dolphin Kick
One of my pet peeves is when coaches refer to the up kick on freestyle (or dolphin kick) as the ‘recovery phase’ of the kick.
Win With SwimOutlet And Funky Trunks
Aussie Funky Trunks athlete Jack Gerrard won bronze in the Men’s 400 Free Relay at Windsor on Day 1.
Epic Showdown: Kitajima vs. Hansen 2004 Olympic Games
The rivalry between Kosuke Kitajima and Brendan Hansen is one of the most well-known in swimming, and it came to a head at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
How to Speed Up Your Kick from Hip to Knee to Ankle
The amount of propulsion generated by the kick is arguably the most important difference among fast and not-so-fast swimmers.
VIDEO: Bob Bowman Talks to 2016 FINA Convention
FINA hosted its 4th World Aquatics Convention in Windsor, Canada with famed coach Bob Bowman – who coached Michael Phelps his entire career – among the big-name coaches speaking to the assembly.
2 Sneaky Ways to Get More Dolphin Kicks in at Practice
There is no getting around it: if you want to become a more prolific dolphin kicker, you need to be doing more dolphin kicking in practice. Here’s how.
Try This Vertical Kicking Set That Will Leave Your Legs Shaking
Low on pool space? Level up your kick with this gong-show of a vertical kick workout that will leave your legs quivering.
Here’s a Set That Will Help You Level Up Your IM & Stroke Events
Looking to take your individual medley swimming to the next level? Here is an IM set from one of the best swim teams in the country, Badger Aquatics.
Breeja Larson loves training with Garrett McCaffrey in Phoenix (Video)
After taking 2nd in the 100 Breast at ATT Nats tonight, Breeja Larson discusses moving home to Tempe and training with Phoenix Swim Club under the tutelage of Swimswam’s own Garrett McCaffrey.
