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Have you ever pulled a kickboard through the water in any other way than flat? You’ll immediately notice what a tiny angle does to the resistance. If a small kickboard creates that kind of resistance, imagine how much resistance a human body experi... read on »

There are different opinions on flipturns. Some see them as a pain, some as a rest stop. We see them as a necessity. They tell us a lot about staying relaxed, timing, coordination, breathing and core strength. They are an essential part of swimming like ... read on »

In the past, endurance athletes believed that strength training was not good for their performance. Training for endurance and training for strength and power were considered as opposite training methods with contrasting changes to the body. For an endur... read on »

Professional swimmers sometimes spend more time on their warm-up routine than on the actual workout, especially when they warm up for a race. A proper warm-up for pro swimmers can be up to 2000 meters and includes speed builds, technique drills and kicki... read on »

Have you ever noticed those swimmers that just seem to drive every stroke with so much power, causing them to glide through the water. As you might already know, in swimming the propulsion comes mostly from your pull. However the propulsion could be... read on »

One of the most challenging parts of swimming is the catch, which is the beginning of the pull-through. It combines mobility with power and timing. Swimmers of all levels believe that keeping your elbow high during the catch is ... read on »

You are trying to swim longer distances but you get tired after just a few laps? Or ever wondered why your technique is not improving or why you’re not becoming faster over longer distances? Here’s a thought: swim slower! Read how slowing dow... read on »

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