Championships are coming up. It is time to talk about Pre-Race Warm-ups. Warming up before the race is crucial to the body and mind. There is a lot of information out there about the body and the mind before the race… some swimmers stare off into the distance, some act out their race behind the…
So, i got this promo for an electrolyte add-in drink today, and I realized that i didn’t actually know what the purpose of it was even though i have always heard of people replacing electrolytes and stuff with athletes. SO, i did some research for you guys in case you also did not know.. The…
How to train for ALL events in short practices Answer these questions based on your program: How do you train your swimmers for the 400 IM? 200 FR? What about the 1650 FR? If you train your swimmers to swim the event by practicing that whole event, ask yourself why and how much time…
Why use more than one set of paddles? Currently, what kind of paddles do you use in practice? Why? What are the benefits? If you do use paddles, they are probably a flat paddle of some sort. There is a time and place for these as well as others. Can you think…
Breaststroke Kick is one of the hardest things to teach and the easiest thing for the swimmers to get wrong. After YEARS of teaching new swimmers how to BR kick, we figured there had to be an easier and quicker way to teach this while minimizing the problems like scissor kicking. Here is what we…
If you think about this for a second, this sounds impossible, right? Well, hang in there with me for a second and let me explain what we have done with our beginners BEFORE they even hit the water. AND IT WORKS! We start our beginner group with a 15 minute dryland. No, this does not…
By SwimSwam Partner Content August 13th, 2021 Courtesy: ONEswim.com, a SwimmersBest brand. Why should we treat all problems with the same solution? It’s like trying to fix a cracked floor with ducktape. Same goes for swim technique problems. For most swimmers we assume the only solution is with drills or for some people the answer…
Swim in place is beneficial for all swimmers, triathletes, and exercise enthusiasts. Swim in place training has been around for a long time but is there an actual benefit for even the serious competitive swimmer? The short answer is yes! BUT to be more specific…This type of swimming can’t replace your regular training, but it…
Why is Swimming without Water Important to Triathletes? For triathletes, time-allocation is one of the most important considerations for an effective training program. Training needs to be laser-focused to ensure the most efficient use of time. What most people don’t think about is that you can improve technique, speed and power of your swimming EVEN…
By SwimSwam Partner Content November 30th, 2020 Courtesy: ONEswim.com, a SwimmersBest brand Let’s talk about your At-Home Dryland Program (or lack thereof). Normal dryland will NOT replace your in water swim training. You need swim specific dryland exercises and equipment to build and improve your overall technique and power. Whether we are stuck at home…
Upgrade your At-Home Dryland Kits to diversify your Workouts!
By SwimSwam Partner Content October 13th, 2020 Courtesy: ONEswim.com, a SwimmersBest brand. Regardless what style of swim training you tend to use yourself, you are aware of the idea of ‘resistance’ training. In this article we will break down the concept of resistance training and dig deep into what methods may fit your team the…
