VIDEO: Boxer Floyd Mayweather uses swimming to prepare for bout with Manny Pacquiao
Warning: the video includes some not-safe-for-work language.
3 Restorative Yoga Poses to Help the Effectiveness of Your Taper
Restorative yoga is a very powerful tool to enhance recovery…
Learning the Finishing Kick
How can a rockette line help you finish your race? Larry Arnold will explain how.
MUSIC VIDEO: Queens University of Charlotte training montage
Check out this music video from Queens University of Charlotte, which puts together some awesome GoPro footage to give an inside glimpse into the varied training methods of a top college swim team.
McGinnis: 5 Training Tips For Sprinters
Eric McGinnis is the Rollins College Strength & Conditioning Coach and Sports Performance Specialist, a former Kentucky All-American and World University…
Learning to Survive – and Thrive – While Swimming Injured
Champions don’t back down from a challenge, and injuries are one of the most prevalent challenges in sports and swimming. Sometimes the best way to overcome an injury is to take a step back and make a plan.
Incorporating Open Water Swimming in Pool Workouts
For many open water swimmers in the northern hemisphere, it’s still a bit too cold to hit the open water,…
USC Coach Dave Salo talks USRPT, coaching philosophy on Ritter Sports Podcast
USC Head Coach Dave Salo shares some insights into his coaching philosophy and training methodology, including his thoughts on USRPT.
Open Water Swimming – the pool is good
It is well know amongst elite open water swimmers that if you want to be fast in the open water…
(VIDEO) LTP Racing Club at Winter Training Camp
The South Carolina-based LTP does some work over its winter training camp.
Reverse Circle Swim: Why Do It?
After four years of swimming nearly every practice in a reverse circle pattern, I’ve gotten used to life on the left lane line. However, when I brought my training pattern to a new team, the first question I heard was “Why?”
5 Ways to Make the Most of a Bad Practice
Let’s face it: having a bad meet is no fun, but the daily grind of practices is what can really bring us down. What’s the best way to deal when the going gets rough?
Reference Guide to Improve Training Results
The new Reference Guide from FINIS includes training sets and information from world-renowned coaches and athletes.
Portsmouth Researcher Gives a New Twist on “Breath Control”: Inspiratory Muscle Fatigue
A researcher at POrtsmouth University in the UK has found a new set of muscles for elite swimmers to focus on. (Above: Nora McCullagh)
The 8 Habits of Highly Effective Athletes
What’s something you can do in this upcoming year to become your best self in the water?