Training Intel

How to Train Around Swimmer’s Shoulder

Swimmer’s shoulder is practically a rite of passage for swimmers. Here are some ideas for training around it when it does happen.

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The Seminole Aquatics Kick Set: Race Hard, Kick Faster

Tony Ackerson of Seminole Aquatics shares a great kick set to stoke the competitive fires of your swimmers and also get them kicking faster.

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How to Boost Your Kick at the End of Your Races

There is no worse feeling than our legs failing us at the end of a race. Today’s set will help your body train and power through that moment where your legs want to collapse.

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Want to Achieve Big Things with Your Swimming? Start Small. Here’s Why.

Ready to smash some big goals, but aren’t sure where or how to begin? Start small. Here’s why.

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Develop a More Balanced Underwater Dolphin Kick with Fish Kicks

The underwater dolphin kick has become an indispensable part of every swimmer’s arsenal. Todd Hoffmeier of Greater Tampa Swim Association…

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Want to See What Kind of Training Katie Ledecky Does? Here Ya Go

Curious to see what the best distance swimmer on the planet does at practice? Here are some sample training sets that Katie Ledecky did on her way to the top.

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Improve Your Underwater Fly Kick with this Creative Set

Ready to drop some serious weight on your underwater fly kick? Today’s swim practice will have you working on the speed…

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BridgeSwim Building Blocks: Freestyle Power

The BridgeAthletic Building Block Series is a set of 5 exercises that can be performed by swimmers of all levels on the pool deck.

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How to Kick Faster with Boilermaker Aquatics

Chad Dillon, the head coach of Boilermaker Aquatics, realizes the importance of doing a lot of kick during swim practices…

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How to Improve Your Kick with the Mesa Aquatic Club

Want to improve you kick? Here is a workout and a kicking drill from Paul Smith, owner and director of coaching of the Mesa Aquatics Club one of the top age group and masters programs in the country and hosts of the annual Mesa Grand Prix.

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Improve Your 200 IM with the “Quarters” Set

Got a fever to level up your 200m individual medley? Brandon Converse of EGRA has just the prescription with his “Quarters” set.

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5 Things You’ll Never Hear a Successful Swimmer Say

The things we tell ourselves matters. Here are 5 things you’ll never hear a successful swimmer tell themselves.

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Yoga for Swimmers: 4 Common Misconceptions About Sport-Specific Yoga

Many people have limited or no exposure to yoga, because of this there are many misconceptions about sport-specific yoga…

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Free Registration for Online Performance Nutrition Summit Now Open

FREE registration is now open for the 1st Annual Performance Nutrition Summit. Beginning Monday, Sept. 12th through Friday, Sept. 23rd…

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