Frequently Asked Questions

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What is YourSwimLog.com all about?

YourSwimLog.com is a website dedicated to providing valuable content and resources for swimmers of all levels.

We aim to give swimmers the information and tools they need to excel in their swimming journey.

This includes a wide range of tips and information including swimming workouts, training advice, mental training tips, and equipment reviews.

Who is behind YourSwimLog.com?

YourSwimLog.com was founded by Olivier Poirier-Leroy as a small ecommerce website to promote the swimmer’s logbook, YourSwimBook.

Since then, the site has grown exponentially in terms of content and product offerings.

Poirier-Leroy is the primary content creator, backed by several regular writers including professional swim coaches, current and former national team members, and various specialists including strength and conditioning experts, dietitians, pool equipment experts, and more.

Who is Olivier Poirier-Leroy?

Olivier Poirier-Leroy is the founder of YourSwimLog.com. He is an author, former national level-swimmer, certified personal trainer, swim coach, two-time Olympic Trials qualified, and the proud dog dad of Beau, a golden retriever.

Poirier-Leroy is relentlessly interested in swimming and swimming at a high level. Whether that means writing out performance-boosting swim workouts or reviewing and comparing swim goggles, if it smells like chlorine, he’s all over it.

When he isn’t writing for YourSwimLog.com, Poirier-Leroy can be found swimming, working out, and working on his next book.

To learn more about Olivier Poirier-Leroy and YourSwimLog.com, take a look at our about us page by clicking here.

Do you have a newsletter or email updates for subscribers?

YourSwimLog.com has a twice-a-week newsletter that regularly goes out to over 31,000 subscribers, including swimmers, swim parents, and swim coaches.

Emails include swim training tips, motivational content, and subscriber-exclusive offers on our books.

You can sign up for the newsletter here, and as a welcome gift, will receive a collection of swim workouts from some of the top swimmers and swim coaches on the planet.

Are the swim equipment reviews on YourSwimLog.com sponsored or unbiased?

All of the reviews and testing of swim equipment on YourSwimLog.com are done from our unfiltered point of view.

This doesn’t always get us a lot of love from swim brands (we’ve had two brands cancel affiliate partnerships with us because they didn’t like our reviews) but we are vocal about the equipment we like.

We receive commissions from certain partners, including Amazon (see our Amazon Associates disclosure here) and SwimOutlet, at no additional cost to you, but we do not solicit the input of brands when reviewing swim and pool gear.

The stuff that we test, review, and recommend are the same swim gear and equipment that you’ll find in our swim bag and pool-side.

Can I submit my own content or ideas to YourSwimLog.com?

We are always happy to hear from fellow swim enthusiasts.

If you feel you have something genuine and unique to offer the swimming community, whether that’s a funny listicle, a swim workout that helped you progress as a swimmer, or you are an expert looking to reach a wider audience, reach out to us via our contact page and editorial contacts and we can discuss if we are a good fit for your writing goals.

Keep in mind that we do not respond to requests from agencies or PR companies, and will definitely not respond if you are just looking to promote your website or product.

How do I follow YourSwimLog.com on social media?

You can find YourSwimLog.com under the handle YourSwimBook on social media (I know, confusing). We are active on the following social media networks:

Do you collaborate with other swimming media websites?

We have contributed content to nearly every major swimming website out there, including USA Swimming, Swimming World Magazine, National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association, US Masters Swimming, STACK, Muscle and Fitness, and more.

Countless media websites have also sourced or quoted YourSwimLog.com’s content, including Forbes, Fox News, NBC Sports Universal, and others.

Olivier also has a regular column at SwimSwam, the world’s leading swimming news website. He’s published over 350 articles since 2014. You can see Olivier’s full collection of articles at SwimSwam by clicking here.

How do I advertise on your site?

YourSwimLog.com does not offer advertising, whether that is through banner ads or native advertising models like paid links or guest posts, on YourSwimLog.com.

This is a point of principle; we strive to serve you in the best way possible, and a website choked up with ads all over the place is a terrible way to consume swimming content.

Is YourSwimLog.com connected to YourWorkoutBook.com?

Yes, both YourSwimLog.com and YourWorkoutBook.com are owned by Lane 6 Publishing LTD.

YourWorkoutBook.com is a website that helps gymgoers and athletes maximize their workouts in the gym, whether that’s down the road at the local big box fitness center or in a garage gym.

YourWorkoutBook.com publishes detailed workout programs, exercise and training tips, and tests and reviews strength training and fitness equipment to help people get more from their workouts.

What is the best way to contact the staff at YourSwimLog.com?

The best way to contact the team at YourSwimLog.com is by completing the form on our contact page.

Your query will be directed to the team member that can help you. Queries are answered within 1-2 business days.