How to Swim Faster: A Stroke-by-Stroke Technique Checklist and Drill Progressions
"Use this stroke-by-stroke checklist to find technique leaks, choose effective drills, and build speed without simply adding effort."
Swim-focused training plans, technique tips, and workouts to build endurance, strength, and speed for swimmers of all levels.
"Use this stroke-by-stroke checklist to find technique leaks, choose effective drills, and build speed without simply adding effort."
Use a swimming pace calculator to set practical endurance, threshold, and speed targets from a recent swim or race goal.
A practical beginner guide to open water swimming, covering skills, gear, safety habits, and when to revisit your setup.
A clear guide to short course vs long course swimming, including pool differences, race times, and how to adjust training and pacing.
A practical guide to lap swim etiquette, lane sharing, and pool rules for smoother, safer workouts at any facility.
A practical guide to choosing swim fins, paddles, or a pull buoy based on technique, strength, body position, and workout goals.
A practical buyer’s guide to choosing waterproof swim headphones and MP3 players for lap swimming, training comfort, and long-term usability.
A practical, refreshable guide to choosing the best swim goggles for lap swimming, racing, open water, and kids.
A practical guide to hydration for swimmers, including water, electrolytes, sweat rate, and how to adjust for session length and pool conditions.
A practical guide to pull sets for freestyle strength, better distance per stroke, and smoother transfer into full-stroke swimming.
A practical, updateable guide to kick sets for speed, endurance, and better body position in swim training.
A practical shoulder prehab for swimmers guide with mobility, activation, strengthening, and load-management ideas to help prevent overuse pain.
A practical guide to the best dryland exercises for swimmers, with home and gym options, update signals, and an easy refresh cycle.
A practical guide to the technique fixes that most often help swimmers gain speed, with a simple review cycle to reassess progress.
A progressive hub of butterfly drills for beginners and intermediate swimmers, with clear fixes for timing, breathing, kick rhythm, and recovery.
A practical breaststroke timing guide to coordinate pull, breath, kick, and glide with drills, cues, and fixes for common rhythm errors.
A reusable backstroke checklist to improve body position, rotation, kick, pull, and timing with clear self-audit cues.
A practical guide to what to eat after swimming, with recovery meal ideas based on workout intensity, schedule, and next-day performance.
A practical swim taper guide to reduce volume before a meet while keeping speed, feel, and confidence for race day.
A practical guide to masters swim workouts by ability level, with sample sets and a simple cycle for updating your training.