Swimming
The Best Dryland Cardio for Swimmers and Triathletes
Swimmers have unique metabolic and mechanical needs when it comes to sport-specific training. They spend so much time in the water, because it is...
8 Ways to Stay Focused During Your Swim Season
The swimmer's season is no joke. For athletes who aspire to compete at the junior national and national levels the season starts in September and...
A 19-Year-Old Hungarian Phenom Just Shattered Michael Phelps’ World Record
Michael Phelps is no longer king of the 200-meter Butterfly. And Kristóf Milák didn’t just break Phelps’ long-standing world record in the event — he shattered it. [youtube video="oh-QnnCbLz8"] Milák, [...]
5 Science-Backed Training Tips Swimmers Can Use to Dominate the Pool
Swimmers spend a lot of time working on their technique and conditioning in the water. Around and around the black line they go, throwing up astronomical numbers of meters and [...]
3 Factors to Consider When Training Swimmers
When you think of athletes who strength train, swimmers probably aren't the first ones who spring to mind. However, every athlete can benefit from strength training. Strength training can increase [...]
Why Track and Field Legend Carl Lewis Hates Specialization in Youth Sports
Add Carl Lewis to the list of legendary athletes who despise early specialization by youth athletes. Lewis is one of the greatest track and field athletes in history. He won [...]
Michael Phelps Is Going to Race a Great White Shark During Shark Week
What does the most decorated Olympian of all time do when he finally retires from his sport? Race a shark, apparently. Discovery Channel recently announced that Michael Phelps, the 31-year-old former competitive [...]
An Inside Look at the Unique Workout Anthony Rizzo’s Been Using for the Past 10 Years
Anthony Rizzo is the rock of the Chicago Cubs franchise. The 27-year-old first baseman has played in at least 140 games for the Cubs in each of the last four [...]
How to Pick Out the Perfect Pair of Swim Goggles
For you elite swimmers this little guide to swim goggles won't really be of much benefit to you, but for those athletes and beginner swimmers looking to...
Russian Twists: The Best Swimming Core Exercise for Sprint Freestylers
Want to power up your freestyle? Here is why the Russian twist just might be the best core exercise for sprint freestylers. Core strength is a...
