Competitive swimming is vigorous – there is no doubt about that. Long grueling hours training in the pool, a strict 12,000 calorie diet, traveling to meets on the weekends and numerous personal sacrifices are the building blocks of Olympic swimming champions like Rowdy Gaines and Amanda Beard. Any swimmer or coach will tell youRead more
When swimming, nearly all of the forces that create propulsion come from the hands and feet. However, there are motions that we can perform with our bodies to help maximize the distance and speed of a swimmer’s pull and kick. These movements are referred to as coupling motions. While coupling motions do not generate propulsionRead more
Fine-tune your basic swim strokes like a pro Whether you are gunning to surpass Michael Phelps’s career record of 28 Olympic Medals, or just training for the sake of strengthening and toning your body, there are four basic swim strokes that every swimmer should master: freestyle stroke, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly stroke. Mastering these swimRead more
3 Things to Remember to Kickstart Your Summer Regimen Summer is prime swimming season and with school out of session, there’s no better time to start a swim training plan. But how can you start strong and ensure you’ll stick with it? By establishing your goals and prepping your swim bag with the essentials, you’llRead more
Discover the Top 5 Tools You Need When looking for training equipment and tools for your school, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the many items available on the market. This is especially true if you’re just looking for the essential equipment that fits your budget constraints and is scalable to meet the needs ofRead more
The Top 5 Health Benefits of Swimming Discover the science of the top health benefits of swimming! Any swimmer knows that they get a great work out during swim practice, but do you know some of the top five health benefits of swimming? Whether you are a competitive swimmer or just looking to becomeRead more
SwimMirror’s Exclusive Interview with the 7-Time Olympic Medalist Amanda Beard is the recipient of eight USA Swimming National Titles, holds the FINA World Record and World Champion title for the 200-meter breaststroke, is a 7-time Olympic medalist and has recently been inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame. She’s also a mother and theRead more
SwimMirror’s Exclusive Interview with the Voice of Swimming! Rowdy Gaines is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and International Swimming Hall of Fame member. Known also as the voice of swimming, he has worked with CBS, TNT and ESPN as a regular announcer for swimming and other events, and called his seventh Olympic telecast for NBC at the 2016 Games in Rio.Read more
Get a Faster and Smoother ‘Fly with SwimMirror Secret: knowing how to improve your butterfly stroke with a pool mirror is a lot easier than actually making the improvement. That’s because butterfly doesn’t just focus on technique, but also on building strong muscles. Still, knowledge is power, and the first step of getting better atRead more
5 Reasons SwimMirror is the Essential Swim Training Tool “How does an underwater pool mirror improve my swim training?” If you’re asking yourself this question, then this post is for you! We’ve narrowed down the five top reasons we recommend SwimMirror as an essential part of your swim training routine below. Ready? Let’s dive in!Read more
