The Trickiness about DPS & Stroke Rate
These two factors come up again and again for elite swimmers with the reason being – the best swimmers in the world MAINTAIN a GOOD Distance Per Stroke (DPS) with a FAST Stroke Rate, but how exactly do you teach that? Learning the fundamentals of how to keep the stroke LONG, while going FAST is […]
7 Vegetables That Will Help Swimmers Perform Better
Swimming is a demanding sport that requires a high level of physical fitness and endurance. It’s no secret that proper nutrition can help swimmers perform better. Photo by Louis Hansel on UnsplashEating a balanced diet that includes a variety of nutrient-dense vegetables can provide the necessary fuel for optimal performance. We will highlight 7 vegetables […]
The Benefits of Swimming For Your Spine and Posture
Posture issues are nowadays becoming more and more common, with many of us sitting for long periods of time at desks. To improve your posture and spine health, you should consider swimming. Swimming is a low-impact exercise that helps strengthen the muscles around the spine, reducing pain and improving mobility. Benefits of swimming include reducing […]
How Does Swimming Help You Overcome Stress?
Stress is a part of everyday life, but when it becomes chronic, it can have a negative impact on both our physical and mental health. It can lead to a variety of health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and weakened immune system. It can also cause feelings of anxiety and depression, and can […]
5 Simple Swimming Training Tips That Will Help You Enhance Your Performance
Swimming can be one of the most rewarding sports to participate in and train for. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, mastering the art of swimming takes time and dedication. In this article, we’ll discuss five simple yet effective swimming training tips that will help enhance your performance in the pool. Read on […]
Should You Breathe MORE or LESS for Sprint Swimming Races?
I got this question as a direct message on Instagram and it sparked a huge wave of conversation in my head and I felt the best thing I could do was address is head on. We all know that when you’re in Sprint Swimming Races, the common theme is just to go as FAST as […]
Take Your Marks! Coaching Starts
Take your marks! We all can visualize hearing this familiar call-to-action as swimmers get ready to spring into the water off the blocks. What we hope to be a successful race actually begins before “Swimmers, Take Your Marks.” Starting well gives swimmers confidence and a competitive edge over the person in the lane next to […]
Is A Sea Scooter Worth Buying?
Swimming is one of the best exercises. It’s low impact and high benefit to the body. The feeling of Moving Through The Water can be described as nothing short of bliss. Though swimming (and related water activities) can be a bit tiring for some people, a Sea Scooter can make it easier to get into […]
USA Swimming’s Age Group Swimming Levels Explained
Welcome to Part 2 of our blog series dissecting the USA Swimming Competition Pyramid. In Part I of our series, we discussed the upper level of elite competition. We looked at all the USA Swimming-sanctioned meets, which are Sectionals and above. For Part II of this series today, we will look at all the meets […]
The Breakout Stroke is the Strongest Pull of Any Swimming Race!
Recently I heard well known Lakeside Swim team Head Coach, Mike DeBoor, say this to his swimmers at practice and it got me thinking… Naturally we know (and can feel), the last two thirds of a Freestyle Pull is the propulsive phase in Freestyle. We always generate propulsion to move forward when an arm is […]
Why Is Dryland Training Important for Swimmers?
Why Is Dryland Training Important for Swimmers? In today’s blog you’re going to find out! Welcome back to Part III of our WHY series! Here at SLAF, we love to ask the question WHY. Understanding your WHY and understanding WHY what you’re doing matters is the fastest shortcut in the brain to getting better. We […]
3 Steps to Fast Swim Starts NOW
The past 3 months we’ve hosted a FREE webinar with the purpose of getting your swim Starts EVEN FASTER (in 30 minutes or less)! Each month, we looked at a different part of the Start in including: The Set-Up, the Arm Throw, and the Entry. These integral components build on one another and all three […]