How Stiff Ankles Slow Down Your Kick (and Stress the Lower Back)
Ankle flexibility is important for fast kicking (and swimming)—but it also plays a role in reducing lower back injuries in the pool.
Ankle flexibility is important for fast kicking (and swimming)—but it also plays a role in reducing lower back injuries in the pool.
Taper doesn’t mean it’s time to coast–here are six sprint sets to fine-tune speed and power so that you can swim fast when it matters.
From first-time lap swimmers to elite competitors, these 27 workouts give every swimmer a structured, purposeful session to build speed, endurance, and technique.
Plateaus for swimmers can be frustrating and demoralizing. Learn what they are, why they happen to swimmers, and how you can physically and mentally break through them.
Struggling with pressure in competition? Learn how pressure works, why swimmers choke, and proven strategies for handing pressure when it counts.
Burnout for swimmers starts long before you feel checked out. Learn what burnout is, what it looks like, how it impacts swimmers, and what swimmers can do to prevent it.
Pre-race routines are a proven tool for better performances on race day. Learn what it is, why swimmers should use one, and how to build one of your own.
Mindfulness for swimmers is a tool for better focus, managing nerves, and swimming faster when it counts. Learn what it is, why swimmers should use it, and how to get started.
Fear of failure is a common experience for swimmers. Learn what it is, how it hurts swim performance, and how to overcome it.
Mental toughness improves performance, helps swimmers handle pressure, and even reduces burnout. Here’s a complete guide on mental toughness for swimmers.