The Right Way to Use Swim Paddles for a Stronger Stroke (and More Speed)
Are you using your paddles the right way? Here’s how paddles change your stroke and how to use them for faster, stronger swimming.
Taper in Swimming: How to Swim Your Fastest on Race Day
A great taper in swimming can be the difference between a personal best time and underperforming on race day. Here’s how to nail your taper.
Why Strong Glutes Improve Underwater Dolphin Kick Speed
Faster dolphin kicks aren’t just about ankle flexibility and big quads. Here’s the critical role that the glutes play in your underwaters.
A Kick-First Sprint Set for Faster Swimming
Loading the kick first in a sprint set is a powerful way to build a bigger motor for race day. Here’s a set to do just that.
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How to Use Overspeed Swimming the Right Way
Overspeed swimming is one of the funnest things we do in the water. Here’s how to use it properly to improve performances on race day.
Bob Bowman’s Favorite Underwater Dolphin Kick Set
Train your underwater dolphin kick for the challenge of competition with this simple but tough set Bob Bowman uses with his athletes.
How to Get Better at Swimming Fast Under Pressure
Pressure on race day can crumple performances. Here’s how swimmers can swim fast when it matters by using pressure training.
How Resisted Sprint Training Helps Swimmers Get Faster
Hunting for more speed? Resisted sprint training can produce bigger speed gains than regular sprinting. Here’s how swimmers can use it to get faster.
A 4-Week Vertical Kick Progression That Builds Faster Underwaters
Pick a deep corner of the pool, get your vertical kick on, and improve your dolphin kick with this simple 4-week progression.
Why You Feel Flat Mid-Taper (and Why That’s Okay)
Tapering can be frustrating–especially when you feel flat when you expect to feel awesome in the water. Here’s some reasons for why that happens.
Why the Underwater Dolphin Kick is So Hard to Master
Fast underwaters can be an asset on race day. But make no mistake, it’s hard to master. Here’s what swimmers should know about building an elite dolphin kick.
How to Use Resisted Swimming to Improve Freestyle Technique
Swimmers and coaches typically lean on drills to improve technique. Here’s why resisted swimming might be a better choice.
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