Swimming
The Importance of Recovery Workouts
Most people in gyms today will never reach their full athletic or strength potential. The thing they leave out of their strength and...
Boost Your Ab Routine With the Myotatic Crunch
It's no surprise that many people are constantly searching for the next great ab exercise. Everyone wants great abs, right? We all know this. Let me...
Childish Gambino Announces New LP, ‘Because the Internet’
Late last week, Childish Gambino debuted a new track and announced a new album, Because the Internet. A follow-up to 2011's Camp, the album will be released before end of [...]
The Best Workout You’re Not Doing
Most cardiovascular training methods are lower-body based. Running, biking, elliptical, stair climbing, even rowing is mainly a lower-body activity if...
The Navy SEAL Swim Workout
U.S. Navy SEALS are a dominant force by sea, land and air, and this workout from former SEAL Lieutenant Stew Smith can make you one too. Smith uses the following [...]
Train Like a SEAL
Navy SEAL training is no longer just for the world’s toughest sailors. More team-building courses designed by retired Special Operations soldiers are popping up around the country, allowing civilians—including top-notch [...]
Build Your Swimming Power and Endurance with the Roman Ropes Workout
Swimmers must have extreme upper-body power and endurance to propel themselves through the water. They rely heavily on their latissimus dorsi—commonly referred to as the lats—to extend and adduct their [...]
Does Creatine Improve Swimming Performance?
Creatine is a great way to get more out of your workout and build lean muscle. But is it appropriate for swimmers? Swimmers need immense muscular strength and endurance. Not [...]
Weak Link Training: Shoulder Stability
When you want something bad enough, nothing stands in your way. But to stay on the field throughout a long season, you must identify your body's weak links. Neglecting to [...]
One Change Female Swimmers Should Make to the Breaststroke
The major difference between women's and men's breaststroke is buoyancy. (See Olympic Breaststroke Techniques.) It may seem insignificant, but this slight contrast affects bodyline, breathing and timing—all essential keys for success in [...]