All Strokes - Change-of-Direction Relays
Swim training has a bit of monotony built in to it, so when there's a chance to break from routine, it's good to combine some athletic moves into the fun.
Swim training has a bit of monotony built in to it, so when there's a chance to break from routine, it's good to combine some athletic moves into the fun.
Warm down or cool down. Whatever you call it, with championship meets coming up, it's very important that swimmers understand the importance of completing it.
I was forwarded this series of photos from last Saturday's Olympic Trials 100 free Finals. These pictures feature Coach Rachel Stratton-Mills and the rest of the AGUA team watching Lia Neal swim her race.
So it's not a drill, or even a focal point... but without this common occurance in swimming, you're just not ready to swim.
A typical training session at Pine Crest Swim Camp. There is something in each of these pictures that plays a part in competitive swimming.
While in Santa Clara, we had the opportunity to talk to our friend Brendan Hansen about how to warm up at a crowded meet.
Olympian Roque Santos answers questions from our app and website users: What do you think about during your race?
Olympian Roque Santos answers questions from our app and website users. How do you stay calm before a race?
Olympian Roque Santos answers questions from our app users and website. A simple question from an app user... "How do I get faster?"
Getting your swimmers to REALLY perform in practice sometimes requires a combination of surprise and excitement.
To really sprint in freestyle, you're going to have to develop a strong kick. Focusing on how much you use your legs can really help this.
To swim your fastest, one thing you always have to keep in mind is how FAR you swim. Swimming straight in a race means you're swimming the shortest route possible to the finish.
This seems to be the week for stroke and IM. Here's a stroke set that will help you build strength and endurance for the final length of your stroke races.
We are a group of swimmers who swim really fast, and like to help others learn how to reach their competitive potential in the area of professional swimming.