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…
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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…
By SwimSwam Partner Content September 17th, 2020 Courtesy: ONEswim.com, a SwimmersBest brand. While you have told yourself that you have justified ‘reasons’ for not using headsets, they are really just excuses. Yes, early technology from large brands were flawed. A ‘headset’ from one of the industry’s top brands turns off when you flip turn and…
By Spencer Penland September 04th, 2020 SwimSwam thanks SwimmersBest for sponsoring “Drill of the Month.” This is a SwimSwam recurring feature that brings drills and idea submissions from various creative and innovative coaches all over the world. August’s SwimmersBest Drill of the Month comes to us from Alexandra “Z” Platusich-Morgan, and Josh Morgan, co-head coaches…
While swim times are close to where they were prior to quarantine, many swimmer’s kick times have suffered. Here’s how to get your legs back on track. By SwimSwam Partner Content August 20th, 2020 courtesy ONEswim.com, a SwimmersBest brand With our swim team, we have been back in the water for about 2.5 months after…
ONE Swim examines our need for more precise ways to mimic swim-specific movements during times when we’re out of the water. By SwimSwam Partner Content July 14th, 2020 courtesy ONEswim.com, a SwimmersBest brand Let’s just skip ahead and explain: your dryland stretch cord and swim machine exercises are completely wrong for swimmers. Stretch cords with…
