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Dolfin Swimwear Expands Sales Force to Accommodate its Unprecedented Growth

Matt Zimmer, Dolfin VP Sales & Marketing: “This is going to be the biggest year Dolfin has ever had, and we’re fortunate to have such a seasoned sales team leading the charge.”

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Shouts from the Stands: Freedom, and how I became the fastest dad in America

In the spirit of our Founding Fathers who wanted the Independence and Freedom to experiment with better practices, I hope you can learn something from my last year’s journey of life, liberty and the pursuit of happy swimming.

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Shark Attack Drill

Shark Attack has many of the same benefits as standard Tarzan drill but to amplified effect due to the heightened threat of sinking when only pulling with one arm.

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3 Steps to Becoming a Thoughtful and Conscious Swimmer

More thoughtful swimmers are those that focus on the little things which will ultimately cultivate in reaching their full potential.

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5 Ways to Accelerate your Recovery in Swimming

It’s preseason. Training is at the top of your priority, and your recovery is essential to getting through the next few weeks of high intensity workouts. For the 19-20 hours in the day that you spend off the pool deck, you have complete control over your recovery and how well you treat your body.

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Calling all Swimmers: Explosive starts, powerful strokes, faster splits…

The USA Swimming Foundation brings together an all-star lineup of Olympic swimmers and coaches for the 2015 Adult Performance Camp scheduled for October 16-18.

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NC State to Host Wolfpack Speed & Power Camp December 2015

With a total of three power packed sessions, the Wolfpack Speed & Power Camp will instruct & demonstrate the proper sprint technique, stroke mechanics, starts, turns, and relay handoffs for sprinters.

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What is The Art of Swim Parenting?

Being a swim parent is not easy. If it were, we would likely have 2 million registered USA Swimming members, rather than 400,000.

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Lessons from a 93 Year Old Swimmer: How To Live a Long, Healthy Life

What’s the formula for a long, healthy life? Four things: genetics, nutrition, exercise, being physically, mentally, and emotionally involved on a daily basis.

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Yoga for Swimmers: 4 Ways Mindfulness Can Improve Your Swimming Performance

Learning how to quiet the mind and focus on the present moment is a powerful way to improve performance…

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3 Healthy Dessert Alternatives During Competition Season

This time of year is particularly busy for swimmers. Let’s take a look at three alternatives you can incorporate into your diet to help you stay committed to proper nutrition.

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How to Strength Train on the Pool Deck

No Weight Room? No Problem! Let’s discuss all the equipment and tools you may need to execute proper strength training on the pool deck.

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4 Ways to Make the Most Out of Swimming Outside in the Summer

For most swimmers, the warmer weather means a change of venue. The stuffy indoor pools are put in the past…

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4 Tips for Easier Summer Swim Meet Travel

Summer meets can be long and your amount of travel can quickly add up. Elite athletes respond to these circumstances by staying consistent with their routines and continuing to treat their bodies well with healthy choices on the road.

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How To Blast Better Breakouts In Swimming

The fastest part of your swim is the first underwater following the dive. The next fastest part is your underwater following the turn. How good your breakouts are determines how much of that speed you can carry into the swim.

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