How to Balance Out Your Stroke (and Why It Matters)
A more balanced stroke will help you swim faster and more efficiently. Here’s why an even stroke is so critical, and what you can do to balance it out.
It’s Not Supposed to Be Easy
by Olivier Poirier-Leroy. You can join his weekly motivational newsletter for swimmers and coaches by clicking here. I tend to…
Here’s What Swimmers Can Learn from Michael Phelps’ Pre-Race Routine
How did the greatest swimmer in history prepare on the day of his biggest performances? Here is what swimmers can…
The Big Meet Went Well. What Do I Do Now to Get to the Next Level?
Happy with how this season went? But you are ready to take things even further next season? Here’s where to…
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5 Mental Toughness Lessons from Olympic Champ Kieren Perkins
Kieren Perkins was the dominant distance swimmer of the 1990s, with multiple world records and Olympic gold medals to prove it. Here’s the legend’s advice on how swimmers can get mentally tough.
When You Work Hard But Aren’t Swimming Faster
Working hard in the pool but not seeing the improvement you want? Here’s what to do.
3 Things Swimmers Can Do Daily to Build Self-Confidence
by Olivier Poirier-Leroy. Join his weekly motivational newsletter for competitive swimmers by clicking here. Struggling to consistently be confident? Here…
17 Ways You Know You Are a Distance Swimmer
The distance swimmer has their own set of struggles. Here are 17 ways you know that you are a distance swimmer.
15 Things Only Your Teammates Understand
Swimming might look like an individual sport, but the bond that is created between teammates is powerful and unforgettable. Here are 15 things only your teammates understand.
6 Things That Will Affect Your Mindset at Practice Today
Wish you “felt like it” more often when it comes to getting motivated to train hard? Start with these six things.
You’re Never So Good That You Can’t Help with the Lane Ropes
You can tell a lot about swimmers during the last ten minutes of practice. Here’s what helping with the equipment says about you.
Trust the Process
If it’s success you want in the pool, stop worrying about it and start focusing on this instead.
Talent is Overrated: 8 Habits of Elite-Level Swimmers
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This Mental Training Book Will Help You Swim Like a Rock Star
Confused about mental training? Want to unleash pro mode on your swimming this year? Learn how this new mental training workbook will change your mindset and help you pummel your PB’s this season.
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