Mental Training

How to Bounce Back After a Bad Swim Practice

Bad swim practices happen to us all, no matter how well-meaning we are with our swimming. Here’s how to turn things around and get back on track.

A Personalized Way for Swimmers to Increase Mental Toughness

If you want to be mentally tougher, start out by defining what mental toughness is for you. Here’s how.

Natalie Coughlin: Focus Up and Turbocharge Improvement

Natalie Coughlin is among the winningest swimmers in NCAA and Olympic history. Here’s how she harnessed the power of intense focus in practice to deliver epic performances on race day.

What to Do When Hard Sets and Swim Practices Intimidate You

Here’s how to conquer those seemingly impossible sets and swim practices.

Quick Tip: How to Stop Overthinking Before the Big Race

Find yourself overthinking behind the blocks? Try this simple trick to make sure that your swim stays “automatic.”