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Dryland Training is Important for Any Swimmer & Here’s Why


September 15, 2019
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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

Coupling Motions: Boost Your Distance Per Stroke


August 18, 2019
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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

4 Basic Swim Strokes Every Swimmer Should Master


July 30, 2019
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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

The Top 5 Health Benefits of Swimming | SwimMirror


November 21, 2018
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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