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BridgeAthletic October Olympic Trials Preparation Tips

We are 8 months and 11 days away from the first heat going off at the 2016 USA Swimming Olympic Trials. Are you ready?

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Are You Willing to Do What is Necessary to Achieve Your Goals in the Pool?

Achieving big stuff in the pool requires a couple dashes of sacrifice. Learn whether or not you are ready to take your swimming to the next level with these simple questions.

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What Makes A 2016 Olympic Champion? (Updated 2015 Formula Version)

A year has passed since Swimnex released its mathematical predictions for the 2016 Olympics, and the Swimnex creators have tweaked their formula to come up with an updated set of predictions with less than a year to go before the Rio Games.

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Capital City Sea Dragons See Results With USRPT

Mutual of Omaha BREAKOUT clinics are a SwimSwam partner. More and more coaches and programs are learning the benefits that…

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3 Point Plan for Smashing the Weaknesses in Your Swim Training

Ready to take your training to the next level? Here’s a quick 3 point plan for exploiting the biggest areas of improvement — your weaknesses.

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Why You Should Be Consistently Reviewing Your Swimming

Reviewing your swimming is a powerful way to get more from your swimming. Here are 4 ways to swim faster by evaluating your swimming.

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What Makes A 2016 Olympic Champion?

This article was originally posted in 2014, before the World Championships. In honor of the official beginning of “Olympic season,”…

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The Swimmer’s Guide to Creating Awesome Habits

Ready to take your swimming to the next level? Developing awesome habits is the ultimate shortcut to fast swimming. Here’s how to make them work for you.

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5 Mental Hacks to Get You Through Your Next Tough Swim Practice

Are you making tough workouts even harder? Here are 5 tips to help make those challenging sets and workouts easier.

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Excellence Starts in Practice: 8 Ways to Swim Like a Boss From Day 1

Swimming excellence is developed long before you ever step up on the blocks. Here are 8 ways to engage your inner excellence at practice on the regular.

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Top 5 Tips for Becoming a Resilient Swimmer

Ready to become a more resilient swimmer in competition and in training? Here are 5 tips to help swimmers bounce back hard and fast.

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Why The Fundamental Law of Inertia Matters In Swimming

Courtesy of Gary Hall Sr., 10-time World Record Holder, 3-time Olympian, 1976 Olympic Games US Flagbearer and The Race Club co-founder.

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Wanna Swim Faster? Start By Unleashing Your Inner Grit

Wanna punish those goals this season? Start by unleashing your inner grit in the pool.

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The Most Common Protein Mistakes Young Athletes Make

By Jill Castle, MS, RDN Protein is a hot topic among young athletes. Just the other day a mom emailed…

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Learn the Hex-Bar Deadlift to Increase your Swim Strength

We prefer to recommend the Hex Bar / Trap Bar over a regular barbell because it helps to decrease shear forces on the lumbar spine. This allows you to stabilize your shoulders in neutral and promotes proper movement mechanics, especially with taller athletes.

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