How to Maximize The Fifth Stroke
The maximum propulsion occurs at the beginning of the down kick with a flick of the foot toward plantar flexion of the ankle. The more plantar flexion of the ankle, the more foot surface area is available to push backward in the water, creating propulsion.
30 Day Plan to End Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is beating up too many swimmers. But with the right tools and plan, you can strike back. A proven plan that has worked with swimmers of all levels includes these 3 steps…
Competitor Coach of the Month: Ray Looze, Indiana
Coach Ray Looze’s Indiana Hoosiers were all but unstoppable at the biggest meet of the 2017 fall NCAA season thus far.
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2 Breaststroke Techniques and 3 Key Timing Tips
Breaststroke is the most challenging, inefficient and slowest of the four strokes. It is also the key to a successful IM.
SwimmersBest Methods To Build Speed In And Out Of Turn
Swimming gear info courtesy of SwimmersBest, a SwimSwam partner. In response to the constant need for ways to train swimmers…
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WTRX – What Makes A Speedo Water Workout Unique
The “WTRX” (Water Xtreme) class, designed in partnership with Speedo USA, a division of PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH), and Healthy Way of Life Company, Life Time®, is changing the perception of the “aqua” class by combining the intensity and camaraderie of the ultimate boot camp with effective, lower impact water movements.
Speedo Launches IOS And Android App For Speedo On
Speedo, the world’s leading swimwear brand, has launched an IOS and Android app for its Speedo On platform, meaning more swimmers can access their personalised swim training and recommendations from their wearable devices.
Practice + Pancakes: TCU Tackles Friday Fright Night Stations (Video)
See how Texas Christian gets creative and does stations with 6 rotations, an 8-lane, 25-yard pool, and a whopping 63 athletes!
Is Butterfly Swimming 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.
Two Tips for Parents about Swim Meets – Swim Mom Wisdom
“A coach once told me that his favorite swim parents are the ones who jump in and help–wherever they are needed–and don’t expect anything in return. Keep that in mind, especially at swim meets.”
WTRX – Who Can Use Speedo Fit?
The “WTRX” (Water Xtreme) class, designed in partnership with Speedo USA, a division of PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH), and Healthy Way of Life Company, Life Time®, is changing the perception of the “aqua” class by combining the intensity and camaraderie of the ultimate boot camp with effective, lower impact water movements.
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Smack Strap, The Most Comfort Replacement Goggle Straps
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”.
Brendan Hansen on Transition From Athlete to Coach (Video Report)
When you’re a great athlete, people expect you’ll be a great coach too. This isn’t always the case, as many great athletes expect all others to rise and compete at the same level they did