How to Nail the Taper
Reach your body’s peak performance level by diminishing training volume—enabling your body to recover from the physiological stress of months of heavy training. Literature suggests the taper period should involve a reduction to 40-60% of one’s training volume to maximize performance gains.
Bucknell University Swim Team Summer Training Video
This video is a look into the lives of Bucknell swimmers who stayed on campus for the summer to study and train.
The Long Road Back – a Swim Mom’s Journey of Hope
So here is a shoutout to our kids for their unwavering commitment to what happens between the lane lines.
Hosting Commonwealth Games did not provide long-term economic boost to Scotland, study says
Although the 2014 Commonwealth Games brought €1.1 billion ($1.2 billion) in national gross value to its Scottish hosts, that amount is about equal to what the cost of the games could have achieved through other projects, a Scottish government legacy report says.
FINA among lowest-scoring sports federations in Play The Game’s good governance study
An ongoing study of sporting federations finds that FINA ranks near the bottom of all sports federations in terms of good governance principles.
Following the Feet: Part 9 – Last Day
Following the Feet is an 8-week summer series on SwimSwam. Written by Stina Oakes, the series follows the eight weeks of summer…
Shouts From The Stands: Timing Of Rio 2016 Finals Give Americans Unfair Advantage
Impairing the performances of American opponents and the integrity of sports and competition is not for sale at any price. We won’t stand for it. We won’t permit it.
6 Tips for Swim Parents About Board Members
1. Board members are swim parents, too. They want the best for their swimmers and the team. They’d like some time to enjoy a swim meet and to watch their swimmers race.
5 Keys to Finding the Motivation to Train
For many former competitive swimmers, finding the motivation to return to consistent training after a long and intense career can be challenging.
Watch Michael Phelps and Hailey Cannaday On ESPN’s “My Wish” (Video)
Michael Phelps, was featured on ESPN’s “My Wish” series tonight with 16 year old swimmer Hailey Cannaday for ESPN’s Partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Monday Fun Day: Guess Your Favorite Swimmer’s Furry Friend
Cody, owned by Rebecca Soni, is one popular fella on Instagram. Who else owns a loyal side-kick to welcome them home from the pool?
Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #9 Lochte Very Good at Selfies
Ryan Lochte is no stranger to selfies!
Swimmer’s Chapel’s ‘At The Movies’ kicks off with Louis Zamperini
Swimmer’s Chapel is utilizing powerful online messages from www.LifeChurch.tv to bring spiritually uplifting messages to the swimming community!
Follow coach Rachel Stratton-Mills’ yearlong club tour leading up to 2016 Olympic Trials
With just under a year left until the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials, one swim coach is taking a tour across America to see a wide view of America’s Swim Team in the lead up to America’s biggest swim meet.
Aqualillies for JOLYN: July Lookbook
Photographer Hailley Howard – Producer Mallyce Miller – Makeup + Hair Marlaine Reiner – Models: Jeanie Joseph, Jane Kok, Ali Ziel and Diana Care – Coordinators: Kate and Carla Niis