Olivier Leroy

The 2 Types of Plyometric Exercises Swimmers Need for Explosive Starts

Plyometrics are a proven way to improve power off the starting block. Here’s how to program jump training for faster starts and faster swimming.

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Why Core Training is Essential for Sprint Freestylers

A strong, stable core is the secret weapon of elite sprinters. Here’s how core training powers faster, cleaner freestyle speed.

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How Sculling Can Improve Feel, Technique and Speed in the Water

Improve feel for the water, build forearm strength, and boost technique—how sculling can help swimmers go faster in the water.

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A Swim Workout to Supercharge Feel for the Water

Looking to up your feel for the water in your freestyle? Give this swim workout a go to unlock increased feel for the water.

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A Sprint Set for Mastering Freestyle Stroke Tempo

Looking to work sprint tempo? Boost sprint freestyle speed with this sprint set designed to master stroke tempo and control.

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How Aerobic Training Changes Your Freestyle Stroke

Curious how aerobic training impacts freestyle technique? Here’s a look at how your stroke changes after sustained aerobic training in the pool.

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The Importance of Hip Rotation in Fast Underwater Dolphin Kicking

Hip rotation is one of the sneaky elements of an elite dolphin kick. Here’s what swimmers need to know about fully using the hips when dolphin kicking.

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What Swimmers Should Know About Ankle Flexibility and Faster Dolphin Kicking

Looking to up your dolphin kick? Here’s what swimmers should know about building ankle flexibility and strength for a booming UDK.

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The Dryland Combo That Turns Strength into Speed

Feeling stuck with your dryland? Here’s how combining resisted swimming with dryland can boost performance in the pool.

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How to Improve Sprint Freestyle Speed

Got a need for speed? Unleash more top-end speed in your 50 free with these proven ways to add horsepower and clock faster times in the pool.

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5 Dryland Exercises for Faster Dolphin Kicking

Build a faster underwater dolphin kick with these 5 dryland exercises that improve ankle strength, hip power, and core control.

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6 Ways This Book Will Help You Build Explosive Underwaters This Season

Ready to master the underwater dolphin kick? Here’s how this new book for swimmers and coaches will help swimmers develop explosive underwater skills.

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6 Tips for More Explosive Flip Turns (and Faster Times)

Master your flip turns for faster swimming on race day. From approach to dolphin kick, here’s how elite swimmers crush their walls for a winning edge.

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Dolphin Kick vs Freestyle Kick: What Swimmers Should Know

Let’s get our kick on and learn the key differences between dolphin kick and flutter kick, and how to train each for max power, speed, and efficiency.

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5 Reasons Swimmers Should Write Down Their Goals

Want to take your goals to the next level? Here’s why writing them down is the key to more motivation, focus, and progress in the pool.

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