A Modern Day Ring of Gyges – Performance Enhancement (Part 1 of 3)
In the first of this three part series, doctor Dean takes us to school and challenges us all to use…
Winning With Wisdom & Kindness
“When a swimmer steps up on the blocks or diving board, a whole person steps up there,” Tim Welsh said. “If their schoolwork is a mess, and their head is back in their room, thinking about that work, a whole person is not up there ready to swim.”
Open Letter From a Reader to USA Swimming Coaches: Be Healthy, Be a Professional
Coach Gibson Swim Fort Lauderdale: “Take the pledge to be at your best. Take the pledge to be a good role model. Take the pledge to set the bar high for our profession. Let’s lead the charge. Do it for your athletes. Do it for your sport. Do it for yourself.”
Pro Swim Teams and the Evolution of a Pro Swimming League
David Marsh, CEO and Head Swim Coach of SwimMAC Carolina, explains the need for pro swim teams and the evolution of a possible pro swim league.
Chuck Wielgus Blog: Athlete Safey Front and Center In Independent Review
USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus discusses the Gunderson Health 125-page report which is based upon its review of the USA Swimming SafeSport program, and general athlete protections.
Jason Lezak & Seeds of Third Effort
Chuck Warner, the author and coach, is an old friend. Thoughtful and passionate about the sport, he has studied the…
Fitter and Faster Swim Tip: Booster Drill for Explosive Sprints with Kara Lynn Joyce
This point of this “Sprint Freestyle Drill” with Kara Lynn Joyce and Jimmy Feigen is to be fast, explosive, and have a great reaction time.
Pool Indoor Air Quality: Why it Matters to Your Health and Performance (Part 1)
Take a moment and ask yourself: what’s the worst air quality you’ve ever experienced at an indoor pool? Not just recently…but ever. Have you ever wondered why? Why is the air so bad in most indoor pools, and seemingly fine in others?
The History of Swimwear
“Wool was virtually the only fiber that was available. While cotton was a booming business at the time it creates a denser fiber than wool and does not have any of wool’s natural water-repelling capabilities.” (Image: Buster Crabbe, 1932 Olympic gold medalist, 400m freestyle)
Becca Mann blogs (and videos) USRPT, Day 3
On day 3, Becca Mann is back with some video footage of USRPT in action, plus her thoughts on its viability as a training strategy.
Becca Mann Blogs USRPT, Day 2
Becca Mann has now completed two days of USRPT, and has answers to some of your questions!
How To Improve Stroke Cycles to Predict Closing Speed
“One of the most intriguing topics in my research has been freestyle stroke pulling indices (tempo, stroke length, cycle count), and its ability to predict the closing speed of eilte swimmers.”
How Strength Training Affects Start & Turn Performances
The best ways to improve start and turn performances are found on land simply because one can manipulate force and power variables for optimal gains in explosiveness. Plyometric training for swimmers has shown drastic improvements for swimmers. (Featured Image: Jason Lezak)
What is the Head Strong Posture Trainer?
Have you heard of the Head Strong Posture Trainer but are not really sure what it is, what it does, and how it can make you a faster swimmer? Watch this short video and have all of your questions answered!
How Cesar Cielo Overcame Surgery on Both Knees, Swimmer Strength
October 2012, Cesar Cielo underwent surgery on both knees. The recovery was long and arduous, robbing Cesar of a quality training. Cesar had to find a way to quickly regain his leg strength while continuing to rehabilitate his knees.