Getting in the Pool: Diving into The SwimLabs Special Needs Program
Programs like these are so important for individuals and families in need but also for future education and empowerment of…
EXOS and Speedo USA Launch Course to Change the Face of Aquatic Training
John Graham, president of Speedo USA: “EXOS has been the perfect partner for us in developing and, now, expanding Speedo Fit.”
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Competitor Coach of the Month: Steve Bultman, Texas A&M
Just two women’s teams hold the top time this month in 14 different NCAA events. It’s no secret that Stanford, owner of 8 of those events, is a powerhouse. But the team with 6 top rankings is far less hyped: coach Steve Bultman’s Texas A&M Aggies.
Smack Strap, Comfort Replacement Goggle Straps For Your Swimmer
Courtesy of Smack Strap, a SwimSwam partner Smack Straps are the most comfortable competitive replacement goggle straps on the market!…
StrechCordz® Modular Dryland Training Resistance Bands Set Review
StrechCordz resistance swim training tools improve stamina, power, stroke and Individual Medley times for international Olympians and novice swimmers.
Chad le Clos: Exclusive SwimSwam Interview
“It was my redemption after losing in Rio. I said I would make no excuses and I wanted to win the gold one year later”
Swim Team 101 for Parents with Coach Stephanie Bunevich
We asked the Mustangs’ swim team coach, Stephanie Bunevich for some advice for those on a swim team, or for parents…
How To Turbocharge Your Freestyle Engine
One can look at the freestyle kick as being similar to the turbocharged engine. In the 50 meter sprint, every swimmer needs to push the accelerator to the floor, maximizing the power of the kick all of the way.
SwimmersBest Drill Of The Month: Fly Progression with SWAT
SwimSwam would like to thank SwimmersBest for sponsoring our “Drill of the Month.” This is a SwimSwam recurring feature that…
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The Vertical Line
The idea first crossed my mind in 1994 during practice analyzing technique. It was finally implemented in 2010.
SwimLabs Science: An Interview with Swimlabs co-founder, Mike Mann
I had a few questions for SwimLabs co-founder, Mike Mann. What better litmus test for swim success than a tried…
527 New Swim Jobs You Might Love
Want a job in swimming? We have over 1214 Swim Jobs listed.
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Improve Your Track Start In Swimming
Nearly all swimmers today use a track start with one foot forward and the other back on the starting block
Why Butterfly should NOT be considered a short-axis stroke
A short-axis stroke is defined as a stroke where there is desirable rotation of the body along the short axis through the middle of the hip, as opposed to the long axis, along the length of the body.
How to Master Swimming Starts With The Slingshot – Video
With the introduction of the back footplate on the swim starting blocks in 2008, the dynamics of the technique of starting changed.