You are working on Staging2

Training

Why the Velocity Meter Matters in Swimming

Significant deceleration can occur very quickly, within hundredths of seconds, with very small adverse changes in our body’s position or shape.

  9 Comments

The Wishlist: 16 Gifts Swimmers Really, Really Want

Tight lane ropes, pace clocks that are easy to read, and lane-mates that can circle swim properly. Here 16 ideas for presents that swimmers actually want.

  1 Comment

Why Kids Stop Swimming

With a focus on growing the sport, it’s worth considering why kids already in the sport end up leaving it. Here is why.

  44 Comments

7 Self-Defeating Thoughts Swimmers Need to Drop

Mental fortitude is a cornerstone of every successful swimmer’s journey to the top. Like the rest, they are burdened with the occasional self-defeating thought. Here are 7 self-defeating thoughts that every swimmer should drop.

  2 Comments

10 things you’ll find in a swimmer’s bag

If you’ve ever made the mistake of opening a swimmer’s backpack, chances are you were treated to a nice, sweet smell of chlorine twisted with a harsh blend of mildew, goldfish and moisturizer.

  28 Comments

MP Swim Tips by Bob Bowman: Underwater Kicking

MP Swim Tips by Bob Bowman – Episode Thirteen

Comments Off on MP Swim Tips by Bob Bowman: Underwater Kicking

Want to See What Kind of Training Katie Ledecky Does? Here Ya Go

Curious to see what the best distance swimmer on the planet does at practice? Here are some sample training sets that Katie Ledecky did on her way to the top.

  21 Comments

Train for Gold Like Anthony Ervin

To get to this elite level of success, high-levels of dedication and effort are required.

  10 Comments

Five Nuances of a Great Start

We have discussed the two different basic techniques of track starts, weight forward and weight back, and the importance of coupling motions in improving the outcome of both techniques.

  4 Comments

4 Drills that Establish a Perfect Body Position in the Water

Applying force and decreasing drag affect every level of swimmer in our sport.

  2 Comments

Finally Take Control of Your Workouts With Commit Swimming

Over the last two weeks, Commit Swimming released a series of new updates, enhancements, and features for its innovative workout journal.

  1 Comment

MP Swim Tips by Bob Bowman: Counting Strokes

MP Swim Tips by Bob Bowman – Episode Twelve

Comments Off on MP Swim Tips by Bob Bowman: Counting Strokes

Improve Your Underwater Fly Kick with this Creative Set

Ready to drop some serious weight on your underwater fly kick? Today’s swim practice will have you working on the speed…

  Comment First!

BridgeSwim Building Blocks: Freestyle Power

The BridgeAthletic Building Block Series is a set of 5 exercises that can be performed by swimmers of all levels on the pool deck.

  1 Comment

How to Kick Faster with Boilermaker Aquatics

Chad Dillon, the head coach of Boilermaker Aquatics, realizes the importance of doing a lot of kick during swim practices…

  Comment First!