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IS WEIGHT TRAINING FOR SWIMMING EFFECTIVE?


March 7, 2023
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There’s a Limit to the Effectiveness of Swimming Alone Everyone knows that if you want to get better at swimming, you need to swim more. However, if you’re a professional swimmer with competitions on the line, swimming itself will only take you so far. The best way to increase your power and propulsion capability isRead more

THE 4 MOST COMMON SWIMMING INJURIES & HOW TO TREAT THEM


February 9, 2023
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Swimming Injuries Can be Serious Swimming injuries range from mild strains to more serious muscle tears and tendon inflammation. These injuries are typically caused by improper swimming techniques and overexertion. Whether you’re a professional swimmer or a casual enjoyer of the sport, you should be aware of the most common swimming injuries, what causes them,Read more

THE MENTAL GAME OF PROFESSIONAL SWIMMING: STAYING MOTIVATED & FOCUSED


January 11, 2023
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Retaining Your Focus Can Be Difficult Being a professional swimmer requires a great deal of dedication, discipline, and hard work. It can also be a challenging and grueling sport, with long hours of training and intense competition. It is not uncommon for swimmers to experience periods of burnout or to struggle with motivation, but ifRead more

HOW TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL SWIMMER


November 22, 2022
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Are you ready to take your swimming career to the next level? Becoming a professional athlete isn’t typically something you wake up one morning and decide to pursue. It’s a long-standing commitment that typically begins with swim practices at a relatively young age. However, it’s absolutely viable to begin training later in life. No matterRead more

THE BEST BREAKFAST FOODS TO EAT BEFORE SWIMMING


November 22, 2022
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Do you have very little desire to eat as soon as you wake up? According to a study conducted by OnePoll, “The average American only eats breakfast three times a week.” Most people turn a blind eye when reminding themselves that breakfast is a crucial ingredient to raising energy, creativity, and focus throughout their day. CookingRead more

What Are The Best Ways To Market Swimming Lessons?


October 18, 2022
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It’s a Mixture of Physical and Digital Marketing Whether you’re looking to start a swim school or you’re already set up and looking to increase class registrations, marketing is going to be a priority for you. We have a lot of good news for you. First, it’s relatively easy to increase class registrations if youRead more

How to Become a Swimming Coach


October 4, 2022
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What Does it Take to Become a Competitive Swimming Coach For some people, it’s the thrill of competing in front of a world audience for a chance to win the gold medal that motivates them, but not everyone involved in professional sports is in it for the spotlight. Behind every successful athlete is a coachRead more

Older Olympic Swimmers Who Started Later In Life


September 23, 2022
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Most professional swimmers find their love for the sport during swim lessons as early as seven years old, like Michael Phelps. However, not all Olympic swimmers come out of the womb with a swim cap attached to their heads. Some athletes take time to acquire the passion and motivation to compete at such a strenuousRead more

Is it Worth Becoming a Professional Swimmer?


September 14, 2022
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What Does Swimming at a Professional Level Mean to You? At the beginning of your swimming career, it was likely all fun and games. Swimming programs were about splashing with your friends and cooling off from the boiling sun. You might have had chicken fights at the end of your swim lessons or created anRead more

How Hard Is it to Become an Olympic Swimmer?


August 14, 2022
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What it Takes Have you ever dreamed of becoming an Olympic Gold Medalist?  Being put on this pedestal for the entire world to admire requires a true passion for the sport and a special kind of determination to commit to the constant training required to compete. Most people fall short. We don’t mean to discourageRead more