
Does Core Training Improve Swim Speed?
Wondering if core training can lead to faster swimming? Here’s what swimmers and coaches need to know.

Wondering if core training can lead to faster swimming? Here’s what swimmers and coaches need to know.

Crunches are great for building abs but less awesome for supporting swim performance. Here’s what to focus on instead.

Young age groupers have a lot going on with skill and technique development. Here’s how core training has a critical role to play in improving technique, stability and speed.

Core training is one of the best ways to get faster in the pool—and anti-movement exercises provide the foundation for everything that follows.

Ankle flexibility is important for fast kicking (and swimming)—but it also plays a role in reducing lower back injuries in the pool.

Does the barbell back squat predict swim start performance? Research shows stronger sprinters get to 15m faster. Read on for the data and strength benchmarks.

Strength training can improve swim performance when done properly—which means lifting smart and progressively both in terms of resistance and frequency. Here’s what swimmers need to know.

Plyometrics are one of the best forms of dryland for swimmers looking to up performance in the pool. Here’s a look at the benefits of plyos for swimmers looking to get faster.

Wondering if the VASA Trainer Pro is the right addition to your dryland training? Here is a hands-on review and how it can help you swim faster in the pool.

Looking to level up your freestyle kick? Here are three dryland workouts designed to build a stronger freestyle kick.