Indicators – a Lesson in Mental Preparation
The dictionary defines indicator- as something “to give evidence of.” Have you ever used indicators to help you believe in yourself and get mentally ready for a big meet?
3 Steps to Overnight Swim Meet Recovery
From the moment finals end until prelims begin the next morning, you have the greatest opportunity to maximize your recovery. Knowing how to take control of those 12-16 hours away from the pool will help you perform at your best throughout the meet.
How to Recover Between Races
Proper race recovery strategies maximize a swimmer’s ability to perform well in multiple races and on multiple days at a meet. These strategies are perfected throughout the year, so when the competition comes around they are an integrated and expected component of the athlete’s routine.
4 Steps to Effective Goal Setting
As the long course season begins, it is a great time to take a look at the big picture: what do you want to accomplish in the next year and what steps can you take to get there?
Race Details: 3 Ways to Improve your Start
At the end of your season, all the training is in the bag, and you are shaved, tapered, and ready to race. Perfecting your race details, such as starts, turns, and breakouts, will give you the best shot at making finals, finishing first, or hitting a qualifying time.
How to Maintain a Strong Core
Swimmers use their core in every part of a race—from the propulsive undulation of dolphin kicking to the quick change of direction on a turn. Maintaining a strong core is an important part of the athlete’s strength training.
3 Reasons Why Drills Matter 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.
3 Ways to Stay Hydrated this Summer
With summer fast approaching, proper hydration will be extremely beneficial to your training. Many athletes remember to drink fluids during practice, but may forget to hydrate outside of the pool.
How to Prepare for Long Course Season
The long course season is considerably shorter than the short course season, making the integrity of your training and meet preparation even more critical.
How To Ramp Up Strength Training
Like most things in sports, doing the same exact strength training you did last season may not help you improve. To continue to get better, you need to challenge your body to learn more complex movements.
Yoga Lesson Plan for Swimmers
How to strengthen the core, stretch the pectorals, open the shoulders, and add focus for peak performance.
Yoga for Swimmers: A Short Sequence for Shoulders
The following is a short sequence of poses that promote both greater shoulder stability and mobility…
Swimmers Need to Bone up on Newton’s Laws of Motion
Courtesy of Gary Hall Sr., 10-time World Record Holder, 3-time Olympian, 1976 Olympic Games US Flagbearer and The Race Club co-founder.
Tom Shields’ 3 Favorite Exercises
Tom Shields had a breakout swim last summer at U.S. Nationals, winning the 100m and 200m butterfly events.
The Truth about Your Head Position In Swimming
Gary Hall Sr.: “Most swimmers swim freestyle or backstroke with their heads positioned too high, looking forward slightly as they swim through the water, or in the case of backstroke, with the head perched up.”
