IN-POOL WORK FOR FASTER TIMES
Ian Ratz, training consultant to the USA Swimming National Team, outlines three types of in-pool training for swimming speed.
HOW STRONG POSTURE MAKES YOU FASTER IN THE WATER
Solid posture is key to being faster in the water, says Bryan Karkoska, head strength and conditioning coach of Olympic sports at Auburn University.
STREAMLINING TO THE FINISH
If you’re looking to make a minimum energy investment for a maximum speed return, IU strength coach Mike Basgier has the perfect dry land exercise.
SPEED TRAINING/CORE CONDITIONING WITH OLYMPIC SWIMMER MARK GANGLOFF
Training without a plan is like showing up at the pool without your Speedo—unwise, shortsighted and potentially embarrassing.
ANKLE MOBILITY WITH TEXAS SWIMMING
To pick up speed for a date at the awards podium, swimmers need to do more than just splash on some chlorine cologne.
SWIMMING STRAIGHT WITH USA
The gold standard in swimming can be summed up in two words: “straight ahead.”
HOLDING YOUR BREATH WITH TEXAS A&M SWIMMING
When swimmers come to the wall at the end of a race, their bodies are often burning, because they are working with a short oxygen supply.
GETTING OFF THE BLOCKS WITH THE BULLDOGS
Keep it simple, swimmers. That’s how Brian Smith, University of Georgia assistant swim coach, trains his Bulldogs to get off the blocks.
PUSH-UP TO THE TOP
You may look like a fish out of water when performing Plyo Push-ups, but they will help you make “fintastic” gains in the speed department.
STRETCHING WITH THE ’DAWGS
University of Georgia assistant swim coach Brian Smith is on deck with STACK to offer up some thoughts about flexibility.
RECRUITING WITH MICHIGAN SWIMMING
Michigan swimmers and divers spend almost as much time on the podium as they do in the pool.
DUMBBELL CORE CONDITIONING WITH MARK GANGLOFF
Core conditioning is to swimming as water is to a pool, so if you don’t work your abdominal muscles, you will sink.
LEG STRENGTH WITH HOOSIER SWIMMING
Mike Basgier, assistant strength coach at Indiana University, explains the importance of building leg power for swimmers.
SPECIFIC SWIMMING
Find out how two-time Olympian Mark Gangloff trains the way he moves for the breaststroke.
STRETCHING FOR SUCCESS WITH LONGHORN SWIMMING
Being flexible lengthens your body’s muscle fibers and allows for a better range of motion in the joints.
RAMP ’N WHEELS WITH UT SWIMMING
Don't assume that swimmers must get wet to have a fulfilling practice. Trey Zepeda, strength coach for UT swimming, is drowning this notion.
INCREASING SPEED WITH USA SWIMMING
Building lean shoulder strength-not bulky muscle-is essential to lowering your swim times.
USA SWIMMING ON FREESTYLE FLIP-TURNS
Wasted movement in the water unquestionably reduces your chances of making a podium finish.
CONDITIONING WITH TEXAS SWIMMING
Trey Zepeda, strength coach for the University of Texas men’s swim team, recommends a dry-land drill for improved lung capacity.
AUBURN SWIMMING'S KICK POWER
Auburn strength and conditioning coach Bryan Karkoska prescribes dry-land training to pump up your kick power.
CAL SWIMMING'S FOAM ROLLER STRETCH
Every swimmer needs a strong, flexible back to flow effectively through the water.
DOLPHIN KICK TIPS FROM USA SWIMMING
Check out what Russell Mark, biomechanics coordinator for the USA Swimming team, has to say about the dolphin kick.
USA SWIMMING AB ROUTINE
Whether you’re competing in the 50-meter free or the 200-meter IM, if you want to flow through the water like a dolphin start by chiseling your abs.
CIRCUIT TRAINING WITH AUBURN SWIMMING
Bryan Karkoska, strength coach for the 2009 national champion Auburn men's swim team, uses a killer dry-land circuit to enhance his swimmers’ skills.
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