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Olivier Leroy

Here’s How Much Good Technique Affects Swimming Speed

Great technique doesn’t just make you look smooth in the water, it shaves time on the clock. Here’s how much of an impact good technique can have on race day.

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How Swim Parachutes Can Help You Swim Faster

Swim parachutes, also known as drag chutes, are a tool for resisted swim training. Here’s a look at how a chute can help improve your swim performance.

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How to Use Visualization for Faster Swimming

Elite swimmers use visualization to help them swim at their maximum at crunch time. Here is how to use this skill for your own swimming goals.

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8 Ways to Stay Motivated with Your Swimming

Looking for some ways to stay motivated to keep swimming? Here are eight tips for staying motivated through the ups and downs of training.

Katie Ledecky and The Power of Asking “Why Not?”

Swimmers often find themselves stuck with doubt when it comes to doing tough things. Here’s a way to push through to excellence when uncertainty hits.

5 Mental Tips Swimmers Can Learn from Jack Alexy

Here are some mental strategies and tips swimmers can learn from one of the fastest 100m freestylers in history, Jack Alexy.

3 Simple Rules for Better Swim Workouts

Unlock better swim workouts and training (and more motivation, too) with these simple rules for high-performance swimming workouts.

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How to Rebound After a Bad Swim Race

Bad swim races happen to us all, including our Olympic idols. Here are some elite tips for rebounding after a poor performance in competition.

5 Benefits of Counting Your Strokes When Swimming

Counting your strokes is more than just a tool for swimming more efficiently. It’s also awesome for swimming mindfully, preparing for competition, and more.

US Olympic Trials a Reminder to Focus on What You Can Control

US Trials were a proving ground for swimmers who were able to focus on the things they can control, and forget the rest.

The Case for Using Your Swim Meet Warm-Up in Training Each Day

Looking for an edge on race day? Here’s why swimmers should consider using their swim meet warm-up each day at swim practice.

6 Sets for Developing a Six-Beat Kick

A six-beat kick boosts propulsion, improves stroke mechanics, and helps you finish races strong. Here are some sets for a killer six-beat kick.

Eddie Reese’s Advice for When Swimmers Aren’t Improving

Feeling a little stuck with your swimming? Here is some wisdom from one of the GOAT swim coaches of all time, Eddie Reese.

3 Reasons to Focus on Swimming “Downhill” in the Pool

Mental cues are a great way to improve technique in the water. Here are three reasons to use “swim downhill” in the pool today.

8 Goal Setting Tips for Swimmers

Ready to finally get serious with your goals in the pool? Here are eight proven goal setting tips for competitive swimmers.