Previous articles in this swimming technique series presented data about the stroke cycle component times for the arms of elite male sprinters for all four strokes. The data showed that swimmers do ...

Many swimmers attempt to swim faster by modeling the technique of the fastest swimmers. Using champions as models is an archaic approach of painstakingly slow, trial ...

Stuck in a swim rut? The benefits of working on proper form in the water go beyond speed. I don't mind the odd "50 drill" thrown into a Masters swim set, but I'm not one to look forward to a full-on, ...

Who better to give advice on such matters than a swimming legend, Michael Phelps, winner of six gold medals and three world records at the 2004 Athens Olympics; Terry Laughlin, a swimming guru and ...

Band swimming has been enjoying the spotlight lately in triathlon training circles. If you've never heard of it, band swimming simply involves swimming with the ankles bound together, requiring you to ...

Most people view swimming as a fantastic cardio workout, great for getting in shape without the impact on joints. While true, this common perception only scratches the surface of swimming's incredible ...

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dylan Carrigan, infantry rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, starts his 25-meter side-stroke event during the Commanding General’s Cup ...

The Summer Technique & Training Camp is a special opportunity to experience world class swimming in an exciting and motivating environment that is appropriately calibrated to help your athlete improve ...

Smart sports headphones don't often make it to the mainstream, but CES has a consistent home for new announcements. After Sennheiser debuted the Polar-powered Momentum Sport last year, the Suunto Aqua ...

As a kid growing up in one of the hottest parts of Australia, I was always in the water – pond, pool or creek. It was the only way to get cool. I was lucky enough to pick up swimming as I went along – ...