How Poor Sleep Can Crash Your Taper Before It Even Starts
A well-designed taper can’t always overcome poor sleep habits. Learn how sleep debt impacts swimming performance and recovery.
Bob Bowman on Building a Faster Underwater Dolphin Kick
From rockets to kick counts, here’s how Bob Bowman helps develop the underwater dolphin kick skills of elite swimmers like Phelps, Marchand, and others.
A New Book for Sprint Freestylers Frustrated with Mediocre Tapers
This new book pulls back the mystery on tapering so sprint freestylers can stop guessing, stop underperforming, and finally execute a taper that works.
A Powerful Way to Swim “Slow” To Sprint Faster
What happens when you try swimming all-out… with a slower stroke rate? This counterintuitive drill can sharpen technique and unlock more speed.
The Benefits of Vertical Dolphin Kicking (and Sets to Get You Started)
Want faster, technically superior dolphin kicks? Here’s why you should add vertical dolphin kicking to your training, along with some sample sets.
Why Your Dolphin Kick Needs More Hips (and Less Knees)
Elite underwaters aren’t just the result of kicking hard—it’s in the hips. Here’s why you should UDK from the hips, not the knees.
How Stroke Length Drives Sprint Freestyle Speed (and the Right Way to Improve It)
Stroke rate gets a lot of the attention in sprint free, but how much water swimmers can hold with each stroke is where the chlorinated rubber meets the road.
The Metabolic Cost of Extended Dolphin Kick Breakouts (and How to Use Them in Training)
What happens when you extend your underwater breakouts? Here’s a look at the metabolic implications for training and racing.
What is a Good Stroke Rate for Sprint Freestyle?
Wondering what qualifies as a good stroke for sprint free? Learn how elite sprinters balance stroke rate and stroke length for maximum speed.
A One-Hour Paddles and Chute Workout for More Power
Feel the need for peak speed in the water? Here’s a one-hour swim workout heavy on resisted sprints for building max power.
Does Reaction Time Really Matter for a Fast Swim Start?
Does reaction time matter for a fast start? Not as much as swimmers think—here’s what actually moves the needle off the block.
Why a Strong Kick Is So Crucial for Sprint Freestylers
A powerful kick is essential for a fast sprint freestyle, and not just for propulsion. Here’s why your legs matter more than you think.
Try this Sprint Set for Improving Coordination and Gear-Changing Skills
A blistering 50 freestyle is as much about control and coordination as it is power and effort. Here’s a set to fine-tune stroke control on race day.
A Tempo Set to Help Swimmers Build a Stronger Stroke
Looking to level up your stroke? Here’s a tempo set that will challenge you to squeeze more strength and speed from each stroke.
How to Unlock More Sprint Speed with Dryland Priming
Dryland priming is one of the best shots of nitro in the sprinter’s toolkit. Here’s what it is and how to drop it into your sprint prep.
