Xmetrics launches the world’s first portable swim coach
Swimmers dream to have an easy to use device to keep tracks of their performance, such as laps, time count, frequency monitoring etc. With Xmetrics this dream becomes to reality.
3 Ways to Stay Healthy in Flu Season
Fall is an important time of year for swimmers as they lay down an aerobic base to build upon for the season ahead. In the midst of competitions and heavy training, athletes need to maximize their health so they can maintain consistency and perform their best.
Weekly Race Club Swimisodes Premiere November 5th – See Promo Video Here
Swimisodes will star Olympic Gold Medalist Rebecca Soni, Roland Schoeman, Junya Koga, Lexie Kelly and Zach Hayden with swimming techniques from Coach Gary Hall.
4 Ways to Get In The Zone
When swimmers are asked to recall their best performances, they typically describe a feeling of effortless power, excitement, and readiness for the upcoming challenge. In Sport Psychology terms, this is known as achieving a State of Flow…
Jolyn Fashion Photo Vault: October Lookbook
Photographer: Marc Gabor // Marcgabor.com — Location: Tahiti
3 ways to build leg strength in swimming
Leg strength can make or break a race – in both sprint and distance events. Here are 3 easy ways to build leg strength in the water…
6 swim resistance accessories swimmers love and hate
Swim Training courtesy of Ryan Turner Pushing off the wall has never been harder, but there’s a silver lining to…
Why High Elbow matters in swimming
This simple element in both the catch and the recovery is entirely crucial to the efficiency of all four strokes.
Xmetrics: World’s 1st Activity Tracker For Swimmers with Audio Feedback & Bio-mechanical Data Analysis
Xmetrics is the world’s first activity tracker for swimmers with real-time audio feedback & bio-mechanical data analysis.
Steele Wisdom: Positives That Help Your Swim Team
Courtesy of 4-time NCAA DII Coach of the Year Bob Steele.
VIDEO: Laura Sogar’s Favorite Breaststroke Drill, Breast Arms, Flutter Kick
Swim Training / Swimming Video courtesy of VeloPress
5 Performance Goals Swimmers Need to Focus On
Goal setting can either be a help or a hindrance, depending upon how we go about setting our intentions…
Swimming Gear Profile – The Adjustable Resistance Kickboard
Courtesy of Evan King HQ: Belleville, Ontario Canada Inventor: Adjustable Resistance Kickboard I swam competitively from ages 9 to 18 and…
Don’t Risk Shallow Water Blackout: Swim Smart and Safe with the Cardio Cap
Using the Cardio Cap takes the guessing game out of hypoxic training. The Cardio Cap allows for intensified hypoxic training by restricting air flow at a safer, more regulated level.
Glute Activation for Greater Stability in Swimming
Because swimmers over-develop and preferentially activate their quadriceps during lower body exercises, the posterior leg does not respond to resistance as quickly. Over time, this movement pattern becomes habit, and the glutes and hamstrings fail to “turn on” since the quads will automatically absorb the load.