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Daily Dryland Swimming Workouts #51: Ryan Held’s Deck of Cards

It’s versatile, as you can choose any 4 exercises to associate with the 4 suits, plus he chooses a different one for aces and jokers

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Building ‘High Catch’ Muscles in a Backyard Pool

Backyard pools can be an ideal resource for competitive swimmers and triathletes to keep their ‘swim bodies’ in shape while their local pool is shut down. 

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Jason Lezak and the Power of Competing

At the Beijing Olympics Jason Lezak swam one of the most unreal races in swimming history. Here’s how he unleashed the power of competing to make it happen.

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FINIS Set of the Week: The Phantom Menace

This week’s set, which includes 4x25s sprint towards the end, comes from Ethan Beseris, Team Sales Rep for FINIS.

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Smack Strap, The Most Comfortable Goggle Straps

Goggles are an essential part of all competitive swimmers equipment, but often when the straps are too tight they can cause “swim goggle headache”.

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How to Make Your New Training Routine Stick

Feeling a little out of sorts without your usual training routine? Here are some ways to make your new training schedule stick.

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Daily Dryland Swimming Workouts #50 – Squats (With Weight)

Start slow, but now is a good time to begin adding some weight to your squat routine if you haven’t already. Start small.

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6 Takeaways for Swim Coaches from Urban Meyer’s “Above the Line”

Urban Meyer is a three-time national football college champion. Here are six lessons in leadership that swim coaches can pull from his book, “Above the Line.”

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Destro Machines Offers Steep Discounts And Advice To Swimmers During COVID-19

Destro Machines is offering a $200 discount on the purchase of a Destro Machines Swim Tower or Double tower, now through June 1st.

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See 2357 New Swim Jobs You Might Love

If you don’t like the career you’re in, you might want to work in the swimming community and be a part of our swimming family! Go here to see 2757 Swim Jobs.

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SwimSwam Podcast: The Best Home Workout Setup You’ve Seen

I’d say as far as at-home dryland setups, Adam’s has to rival the best of the best, with full racks of kettlebells, TRX bands, and more

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What Kobe Bryant Can Teach Swimmers About Developing a Legendary Mindset

Kobe Bryant was a 5-time NBA champion and gold medalist. Here are some things swimmers can learn from the late Laker about having a legendary mindset.

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Daily Dryland Swimming Workouts #48 – Increasing the Load

It can be hard to increase the load of bodyweight exercises as you get stronger. This workout will add variations that should be tougher.

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Try This Simple Tweak for More Effective Self-Talk

The language you use has a direct effect on your effort, your confidence, and your results. Here’s a simple self-talk tweak you can make today.

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6 Things Swimmers Will Learn from “The Mindful Athlete”

Mindfulness training is a simple and effective way to conquer pre-race nerves, stay focused, keep calm, and get in the Zone.

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