When More Ankle Flexibility Doesn’t Lead to Faster Dolphin Kicking
Range of motion in the foot is crucial for fast kicking–but it has to be paired with ankle strength to see improvement on the clock.
Range of motion in the foot is crucial for fast kicking–but it has to be paired with ankle strength to see improvement on the clock.
Elite swimmers make the most of each stroke—here’s a way that swimmers can increase stroke length while also swimming faster.
Fins are commonly used to build power in the underwater dolphin kick. Here’s the right way to do it.
Have a stiff and clunky underwater dolphin kick? Here’s how training the core the right way can smooth your dolphin kick.
Does hard training later in the day change how you sleep at night? Here’s a look at how swimmers respond between the sheets after an aggressive late night swim workout.
How reliable are swim watches for tracking heart rate? Here’s what the research says and how they compare to chest straps and optical sensors.
Music is a powerful tool for working and improving stroke rate. Here’s how swimmers can use a good playlist to manipulate tempo and improve their freestyle.
Does music improve swimming endurance? Yes—but the type of music you listen to matters.
Sleep is one of the most powerful performance tools swimmers have. Here’s how it impacts performance—and how you can track recovery to train harder and swim faster.
Tracking your swimming isn’t just for elite swimmers. Learn how tracking your swimming can boost performance and what to track.