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How to Optimize Breathing When Swimming


November 18, 2019
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It goes without saying that breathing is essential, but in swimming it is a science.  It can either amp up your power and propulsion or debilitate your technique when done incorrectly.  Coaches often field questions from swimmers such as: “When do I breathe?” “Where do I breathe?” “How many times should I breathe?”  All ofRead 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

How to Start Your Swim Training Plan


June 24, 2019
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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

Mastering Your Timing in Freestyle


May 31, 2019
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Mastering Your Timing in Freestyle Learn breathing, kicking, and arm stroke techniques Have you ever struggled to master your timing in freestyle? Understanding your timing and movements in unison will help you create a powerful swim stroke and make you a stronger swimmer. Often times, swimmers try to swim faster with little focus on skillsRead more

Your Swim School’s Essential Guide to Swimming Equipment


March 27, 2019
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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

4 Essential Reasons Your Child Should Learn To Swim


January 30, 2019
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Get amazing benefits from learning swimming early on! Water safety is an important topic, and while there are many reasons that we believe swimming is a valuable lifelong skill, we at SwimMirror came up with our own list of 4 essential reasons your child should learn to swim! Read on to learn what they are.Read 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

How to Improve Your Butterfly Stroke in 5 Steps


August 8, 2018
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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