Shout From The Stands: Achieve Greatness One Lap at a Time
Swimmers know all too well the pain and suffering that goes along with being the best in the water.
Learn The Split Squat to Focus on Lower-Extremity Stability
The split squat will target the stabilizers, as well as the major lower-extremity muscle groups.
Kettlebells for Swimmers
It’s short course season and speed in and out of the walls can win or lose a race. Explosive strength can make the difference and developing that type of strength was the goal for this kettlebell progression with Larry Arnold.
The 1 Thing Every College Freshman Swimmer Needs to Know
Many swimmers will be heading to collegiate programs for the first time this year. Here is something that every freshman swimmer needs to know.
Learn The Body Weight Squat to Develop Strength
The BW Squat is an excellent introduction to squat mobility and form. Work on developing strength by increasing repetitions.
Q & A With Birthday Girl Elizabeth Beisel
Elizabeth Beisel turns 23 today and the birthday girl gives us the scoop on some of her favorite swimming memories.
Why The Squat Progression Matters in Swimming
The wall squat acts a foundation for developing the squat with a focus on form and stability. Wall support aids in form development, while time can be used as variable for increased difficulty.
Speedo, Misfit Partner to Introduce Swim Tracker in Apple Stores
Misfit and Speedo today are announcing the launch of a Speedo-branded activity, swim, and sleep tracker—Speedo Shine.
Rebecca Soni: Life Outside the Pool
We recently chatted with Rebecca about life after Olympic glory, overcoming obstacles, and some of her proudest moments outside of swimming.
Yoga for Swimmers – Release Tension in Your Hips, Quads and Glutes
In this intense 20 minute Vinyasa flow yoga practice, we focus on stretching these regions of the legs that tend to be tight in swimmers. (Featured image: Rebecca Soni)
The Simplest and Most Advanced Backstroke Drill Ever
This drill was inspired by Aaron Peirsol, who has always been a positive presence in the Austin swimming community where I grew up.
10 Ways to Make a Travel Meet Successful
Going on a swimming trip intro-state or overseas is exciting and fun, but you also want to set yourself up to be able to perform. Here a few tips to ensure you can still stand up and produce that time you are capable of–even when you are on the road.
Control your Pace Clock with your Android Device
Most of us carry our phones around with us these days and use them for just about everything. Isn’t it time you were able to use them to control your pace clock during swim practice?
USRPT Helps Drive Hudson Area Club’s Success
Coach Young at the Hudson Swim Club in Wisconsin says USRPT gives his swimmers a new confidence.
Swim.com Launches World’s First Swim Tracking App for Android Wear
Swim.com launched its Android Wear app today, allowing swimmers to track their swims and access advanced analytics using any waterproof Android Wear device, including the waterproof Sony Smartwatch 3.
