Anthony Ervin uses the Dryland Cord to Prepare & Train
Olympic gold medalist, Anthony Ervin, knows that stretching is a very important part of training. Following a routine increases flexibility and range of motion which increases performance ability and limits the chances of injury. (Image courtesy of FINIS)
Coach’s Intel: Edward Denny of Cal U of PA
In this morning’s Coach’s Intel, Edward Denny of Div 2 women’s program California University of PA shares a set to get your swimmers racing each other. (Photo credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Coach’s Intel: Oakville’s Sean Baker Unleashes a 200 Butterflyer’s Race Pace Set
Oakville Aquatics head coach Sean Baker drops a set designed for 200m butterflyers to hit race pace or faster. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)
Getting Fit with the Ultimate Drag Suit – Swimming Tips
The best way to build a swimmer’s strength and power, besides dryland training, is resistance training in the water. Once a swimmer has mastered the correct technique, it is important to improve their strength and muscular endurance in order to improve. (Image courtesy of FINIS)
Swim and Shine, Do Not Give In – Swimming Psych Up Video
James Magnussen (featured image, Olympic ink) is a swimmer who does not give in. After a disappointing 2012 Olympic Games, Magnussen returned to the top of the men’s 100m free mountain, winning the 2013 FINA World Championship in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Coach’s Intel: Crimson Aquatics Mike Spring Shows How to Make Racing a Learned Response
Crimson Aquatics (Andover) head coach Mike Spring shows how to make racing a learned experience with this workout. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)
Coach’s Intel: Building IM Transition Speed with BYU’s John Brooks
Brigham Young University swimming head coach John Brooks shares a set to help build speed when transitioning from one stroke to the next in IM. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)
Coach’s Intel: Swim Dogs Sprint Set
In today’s Coach’s Intel, Swim Dogs head coach Mark Johnston shows you how to develop speed for your 100 yard-or-meter races.
Nearly Half of all World Championships Medals were won in Arena swimsuits
Arena Athlete, Ruta Meilutyte, reacts with emotion after breaking the 100 meters breaststroke world record at the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcleona, Spain. Almost half of all medals awarded in the pool and open water went to swimmers wearing Arena suits. (Photo Credit Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Coach’s Intel: Crimson Aquatics Distance Set
Here is a distance practice courtesy of Kyle Schack. He is the head coach & High Performance Coach at Crimson Aquatics, which is also the home of open water swimmer Olympian Alex Meyer. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)
US Open Day 5 – Photo Vault
Madison Kennedy keeping it fun and swimming fast. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
Dolfin 2014 Swimwear Line Available Now Including Platinum 2 Series Tech Suits
Platinum 2 Series Tech Suits (Image courtesy of Dolfin Swimwear)
Arena signs sponsorship agreement with U.S. Bronze Medallist & NCAA Champion Caitlin Leverenz
“Caitlin is a talented and dedicated athlete, who is widely respected by teammates and coaches alike,” said Tim McCool, GM of Arena North America. “As a brand that stands for quality and speed, we are thrilled to not only add another one of the world’s fastest swimmers to our growing roster of Team USA athletes, but also to align with an ambassador who is as impressive in the water as she is out of it.” (Image courtesy of Arena)
Team SwimSpray Wins at Lake Tahoe and Podiums at Mid-Atlantic Triathlon Champs
Team SwimSpray’s masters swimmers won their category in the Trans Tahoe Relay at Lake Tahoe, Nevada/California. The team, comprised of Andrew Chadeayne (SwimSpray’s inventor), Easton Chen, Julia Peppiatt, Ming Ong, Amara Rivera, and Peter Wong (SwimSpray’s Chief Operating Officer) – finished first in the Mixed 114+ division and 33rd overall with a time of 4:13:54. (Photo courtesy SwimSpray)
Mens 200m: Late Entry Agnel Head and Shoulders Above a Depleted Field
The men’s 200m freestyle World Championships Preview. (Photo Credit: TIm Binning, TheSwimPictures)
