Training

How to use the new FINIS Axis Buoy (Video)

The Axis Buoy can be used as a traditional buoy, which isolates the legs and utilizes the core and upper body muscles, but it also can be used as an ankle float.

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A Letter to the Struggling Swimmer

When you are struggling with your training, here is something to remember.

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Master Your Pullup for Swim Strength

The second version in our Pullup progression has brought you to the same place – Pullup mastery. Don’t forget to show us what you’ve got.

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Master The Assisted Hammer-Grip Pullup for Your Swim Strength Program

Today’s exercise the Assisted Hammer-Grip Pullup is not only great prep for the pullup, but also an amazing test pullup preparedness.

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4 Tips for Being a More Consistent Swimmer in Practice

Consistency is one of the hallmarks of championship swimmers. Here are 4 tips for becoming a more consistent swimmer in training.

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Master The Lawn-Mower Pull for Your Swim Strength Program

Welcome to day 3 of the combo pullup progression. Today we are introducing the Lawn-Mower Pull!

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Aussie Swimmers Eat Dinner At 1am While Attending Rio Protocol Camp

Dinner at 1am, competition simulation at 10pm – such will be the life of an Aussie swimmer attending their Rio Protocol Camp in Canberra.

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How to Have Better Practices in the Pool This Season

It can be infuriating for coaches (and swimmers) to watch their athletes simply swim through a workout. Everyone knows that…

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Wanna Swim Faster This Year? Get More Sleepy Time.

With school starting up many swimmers will be waging the familiar battle of swimming, studying, and also trying to get sleep. Here is why you should make sleep a priority this season.

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5 Mistakes Swimmers Make at the Beginning of the Season

A new season is upon us. Here are 5 simple mistakes to avoid to get your year off to a great start.

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Master The Decline Lat Pulldown for Your Swim Strength Program

Welcome to day 2 of the Building Blocks progression powered by BridgeAthletic. The second exercise in this progression is the Decline Lat Pulldown.

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Swim Faster by Streamlining Your Life Outside the Pool

Swim faster this year by streamlining your life outside of the pool. Here is how.

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How TritonWear Makes Faster Swimmers With Better Coaching – Video

Mike Finch, the head coach of W. Ross McDonald Swimming in Brandford, Canada has been using the TritonWear technology for the last 4 months with his team.

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Master The Seated Cable Row for Your Swim Strength Program

The first exercise in the progression is a Seated Cable Row. This exercise allows athletes that struggle to pull their own weight to progress safely towards the pullup.

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9 Steps to Teaching Swim Lessons

Teaching a young child to swim can be challenging. Here are my nine steps to teaching swim lessons.

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