Swimming Articles

This page has all of the swim articles I’ve written since launching this website. There’s something like 1,000 articles on the site, all looking to address the question, “How can I help you swim faster?”

To answer this, the swimming articles that populate YourSwimBook.com cover a span of topics, from nutrition, to mental training, to workouts and sets for swimmers, and a whole lot more.

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The mission is simple: to help you unleash some serious high-performance on your swimming, whether that means hacking your practices or learning how to stay cool and collected when you are stepping up on the block.

There’s so much here, in fact, that it can be easy to feel a little overwhelmed.

Where to start?

Here’s a quick list of my most popular swim articles, which should give you an idea of what to find on the site:

Swim Training Tips

Swimming faster in the pool requires attention to detail, including swimming with excellent technique, using the right tools for getting more from your swim practices, and more.

How to Develop an Unstoppable Freestyle Kick

The top athletes in the pool are not only fast swimmers, they are fast kickers. Here is your ultimate guide to a faster freestyle kick.

8 Tips for Improving Your Freestyle Stroke

Unlock a faster and more efficient freestyle stroke with this list of seven proven tips for a killer freestyle.

How to Use Paddles for Smoother Freestyle

How to Use Swim Paddles for a Smoother Freestyle

Ready to level up your freestyle technique? Here’s a breakdown of how to use paddles to swim smoother freestyle. Swim paddles are one of the essential types of swim gear for competitive and recreational swimmers looking to crank up performance in the water. But while paddles tend to be used

3 Stretches for More Undulation When Underwater Dolphin Kicking

Undulation is key for swimmers looking to improve their underwaters. Here are some stretches for improved range of movement and kicking speed.

8 Drills and Sets for Faster Turns

Looking to improve your turns in the pool? Here are some sets, drills, and tips for faster turns and faster swimming.

3 Swim Workouts to Learn Proper Pacing

Improve energy efficiency, endurance, and swimming speed with these swim workouts for learning proper pacing.

For more articles and guides on how to improve swim technique and get more from your swim practices, click here.

Swim Workouts

Looking for some swim workouts and sets to take your training and race-day performance to the next level? Here is a huge collection of swimming workouts for every type of swimmer and goal.

3 Swim Workouts to Learn Proper Pacing

Improve energy efficiency, endurance, and swimming speed with these swim workouts for learning proper pacing.

A Set for Improving Underwater Dolphin Kick and Breath Control

A Set for Mastering Underwater Dolphin Kicking and Breath Control

Unlock monster underwaters with this swim set to help improve dolphin kick technique, breath control, and speed.

Try This Advanced HIIT Swim Workout for Power and Speed

Build power, speed, and even improve body position in the water with this hour long advanced HIIT swim workout.

Types of Interval Training Swimming Workouts

7 Types of Interval Training Workouts to Try for Faster Swimming

Dive into the deep end of speed and endurance with seven types of interval training workouts for swimmers. Beginner or Olympian, these interval swim workouts will unlock faster swimming.

6 Individual Medley Swim Workouts

Ready to take your individual medley to the next level? Here are some IM sets and workouts to help you build a bigger aerobic base, learn proper pacing, and improve the weak strokes in your IM.

8 Best Swimming Workouts for Speed

Looking to kick the tires and light the fires? Here are eight swimming workouts for speed to help you swim faster and more efficiently.

For all of our swim workouts and swim sets, click here.

Mental Training Articles

Looking to elevate your mental game in the pool? From goal setting to developing epic levels of confidence on race day, learn the secrets of peak mental performance in the pool.

Katie Ledecky and The Power of Asking “Why Not?”

Swimmers often find themselves stuck with doubt when it comes to doing tough things in the water. Here’s a simple question to ask when you

Jack Alexy Swimmer - Mindset and Training Tips

5 Mindset Tips from Jack Alexy for Faster Swimming

Looking to take your mindset and swimming to the next level? Here are five things you can learn from Jack Alexy, one of the fastest

Post-Swim Reflection: The Key to Improving Faster than Ever

Looking to improve faster this season? Start by reflecting and learning from your swims.

Tips for When You Don't Want to Go to Swim Practice

6 Tips for Days When You Really, Really Don’t Feel Like Going to Swim Practice

Going to swim practice feeling like a struggle? Here are some proven strategies and tips to conquer today’s swim practice, even though you might not

21 Journaling Prompts for Swimmers

Feeling stuck with your journaling? Here are some journaling prompts for swimmers to build self-awareness, confidence, and help swimmers maintain perspective over the course of

The Importance of Having a Powerful Why for Your Swimming

The Importance of Having a Powerful Why for Swimmers

Swimmers invest a lot of time in the water over the course of the season. The two-a-days, long swim meets, and the perpetual sogginess can

For more articles and guides on conquering mental training in swimming, click here.

Dryland Articles

Dryland and strength training are proven ways to get more from your swimming performance. From dryland workouts to core training to the best stretches for swimmers, we’ve got the pool-side of swim training covered.

Try This Dryland Exercise for a Faster Kick (and Faster Swimming)

Looking to get more speed from your kick? Add this dryland exercise to your swimming warm-up before your next all-out kick set.

5 Best Dryland Exercises for Faster Swim Turns

Ready to improve your swim turns? Here are the best dryland exercises to help swimmers achieve faster and stronger turns.

5 Best Strength Training Exercises for Swimmers

Get stronger and more explosive in the water with this list of the best strength training exercises for swimmers.

Coreintine: Check Out Caeleb Dressel’s Core Workouts

Here’s what the fastest swimmer on the planet, Caeleb Dressel, does for his core workouts.

Does Being a Rock Star at Pull Ups Make You a Faster Swimmer?

Does being awesome at pull ups make you a better swimmer? Yes and no.

Scapular Stability for Swimmers: How to Bulletproof Your Shoulders

Better scapular stability translates to faster swimming. Here are some scapular stability exercises and tips for swimmers.

For more articles and guides on using dryland to help you swim faster than ever, click here.

Nutrition Articles

The swimmer’s appetite is legendary. We have tapped some of the best sport dietitians in the world to provide nutrition advice specific to swimmers.

What Swimmers Should Eat Before, During, and After a Swim Meet

Fuel yourself like a champion so that you can race like a champion. Here are some proven tips from sports dietitians on what to eat

What Do Olympic Swimmers Eat?

The swimmer appetite legendary. Here’s what Olympic swimmers put down while training and racing.

Supplements and Swimmers: It’s at Your Own Risk

You work hard in the pool, and now you want an edge over the other swimmers in the water. Here’s one of the big risks

5 Race Day Nutrition Tips for Swimmers

Confused about what to eat on race day? Here are some proven tips from NC State’s Director of Sports Nutrition to make sure you eat

Why Swimmers Shouldn’t Skip Breakfast

What we eat in the morning sets up for the rest of the day, both in the pool and out. Here’s why swimmers shouldn’t skip

Swimmers: Here's Why You Should Be Meal Prepping

Swimmers: Why You Should Be Meal Prepping

Want to eat better, save money and time, and also swim faster? Here is why you should start meal prepping immediately.

For more articles and guides on how to fuel for success in the pool, click here.

Swim Gear Articles

As a lifelong competitive swimmers, I’ve tested and tried just about every piece of swim gear under the sun. Below, you’ll find unbiased reviews of many popular types of swimming equipment.

7 Best Swim Snorkels for Better Technique and Faster Swimming

Ready to throw down on a new swimmer’s snorkel? Here are reviews of the best swim snorkels for lap swimming.

The Best Black Friday Deals for Swimmers (2024)

Looking to get some new swim gear on a budget? Shop the best Black Friday deals for swimmers in this exclusive guide.

5 Best Swimming Apps for Better Swim Workouts

Looking for the best swimming app to maximize your time and effort in the water? Here’s a look at the top swim apps for conquering

How Often Should I Test My Pool Water?

Wondering how often you should be testing the water in your pool or spa? Here’s a detailed look at how frequently you should test your

How to Get Chlorine Out of Hair (Goodbye Dry and Smelly Hair)

Fed up with the effects and smell of chlorine in your hair after swimming? Here is how to remove chlorine from your hair once and

DMC Swim Fins Compared – Which Ones are Best for You?

The DMC Elite fins are high-performance training fins for competitive swimmers. Here’s a review of why these fins are flat-out awesome.

For more reviews and to see all of the swim gear we have tested, click here.

Most Recent Articles

Prefer to go through all of YourSwimLog.com’s articles chronologically? Challenge accepted! Here is a full archive of all the articles posted here over the years.