How to Not Let Expectations Crush You
In this video, I talk about the ways which you can best approach handling expectations so that they don’t crush down on you and negatively affect your ability to perform in the pool.
SwimmersBest Drill Of The Month: Opposite-Equipment Stability Drill
One thing that Club Wolverine does that we at SwimSwam had never seen before is using 1 piece of equipment on one hand and another on the opposite limb.
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Why Propulsion Forces in Swimming Matter: The Dolphin Kick
Gary Hall Sr., 10-time World Record Holder, 3-time Olympian: “I continue to learn more about this fascinating motion in the water and what makes it work well….or not so well for swimmers.”
“This Is Supposed To Be Uncomfortably Tight, Right?” And Other Tech Suit Misconceptions
It’s time to get a new tech suit. You’re excited, but you brace yourself for the worst. These suits are…
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Practice + Pancakes: Stanford Men Get Up to Speed During Finals Week
After getting pancakes in Berkeley with the Cal men, we couldn’t resist heading down to Palo Alto and seeing what the Stanford men were up to.
SwimOutlet.com Renews as Official Online Store of USA Swimming
SwimOutlet.com, the web’s most popular swim shop, has renewed its partnership with the sport’s national governing body, USA Swimming, to remain as the exclusive Official Online Store of USA Swimming through 2021.
FINIS Set of the Week: Get the Body Moving
Nice set to warm-up with – especially helpful after a heavy weight/dryland day.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Gregg Troy
Gregg Troy guided three major standout swimmers at the Mel Zajac International and the Santa Clara Pro Swim Series.
With So Much Outgoing Talent, How Do The Stanford Women Evolve? (Video)
Greg Meehan’s Stanford women’s team has become a dynasty. In 2016-2017 and 2017-2018, the Stanford women were seemingly unbeatable
Swimnerd’s Bluetooth Pace Clock Comes to Life
The much-anticipated release of the clock’s mobile application is one step closer.
925 New Swim Jobs You Might Love
Want a job in swimming? We have over 1613 Swim Jobs listed.
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916 New Swim Jobs You Might Love
Want a job in swimming? We have over 1604 Swim Jobs listed.
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Why You Should Use D-BAND™ Training To Help Build Upper Body Strength
Utilizing the D-BAND™ allows the swimmer to focus on pulling, rather than having to worry about holding their legs together. Easy to put on and take off, the silicone provides a firm, comfortable feel, and does not fall off.
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How to Mentally Cope with Races You Fear
There’s no shame or weakness in admitting you fear a particular race. Utilizing ways of coping with races you fear so that you can mitigate that fear and be your best is absolutely essential.
Smack Swim Strap – A Swimmers Must Have
Goggles are an essential part of all competitive swimmers equipment but often if the straps are too tight or after an extended period of wearing them they can cause “swim goggle headache”.