Swimming November 2011 Archive

Based on what I have read and on watching an on-line video (New Speedo Fastskin3 Swimwear and Olympic Records Set to Tumble from London 2012 / The Telegraph), Speedo has ... Read More

So, you want to improve your swimming ability or swim competitively, but aren't sure about the next step - or you have taken time off and want to "get back ... Read More

The easiest way to swim a better 25 is to improve your streamline off of the start! What can you doing to make your streamline better? | Twitter | Facebook | ... Read More

Odds are that during a swimmer's time in the sport they will get t least one disqualification, or at the very least, will see another swimmer get a DQ. The ... Read More

This towel feels odd, but it sure dries off a swimmer - and dries itself out - fast. I think of it as an un-towel. After three years of use, ... Read More

I have learned a lot of different drills from coaches and swimmers. One of my favorite freestyle swimming drills is one I learned a long time ago. It helps me ... Read More

Many swimmers seem to feel they are experiencing a problem that most other swimmers do not - yet nothing could be further from the truth. It may be very helpful ... Read More

Not sure what to buy for a swimmer? Need some swimming gear for yourself? Some of these swimmers' gift ideas may be just what you need for your swimmer or ... Read More

Want to swim backstroke? If you are already comfortable in the water on your back, you could be swimming backstroke very soon. Try this step by step guide to teach ... Read More

A question I get a lot is what should a swimmer eat before a swim meet or a workout? One answer is something they like to eat, but there is ... Read More

Probably the most powerful and under-rated ally that you possess during your swimming races is your own nervousness! Almost every swimmer I speak to seems to regard nervousness as a ... Read More

Athletic success is largely determined by a combination of genetics, training, and diet, adaptibility and mental preparation. In some cases the ability to identify and overcome obstacles is one of ... Read More

Swimmers, are you looking for a short workout to help you build some swimming speed? This swimming video shows you, step-by-step, a swim workout that may help you become a ... Read More

A common problem I come across is a swimmer scared about winning a race, often feeling too scared to finish a race off, or pass a particular swimmer in a ... Read More

Looking for some swimming workout ideas? Stuck in a rut and want to try something you may not have done before. Some of these swim workouts might do it for ... Read More

Stephen Taylor's DVD, Fundamentals of Swimming, is a good starting point for less experienced triathletes. It will show you many of the skills and drills needed to get better at ... Read More