Training Truths for Competitive Swimmers: What Actually Works
Blunt answers to real questions about swim training—from the 15m underwater rule to why 50m events matter. Cut through the myths and get faster.
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Blunt answers to real questions about swim training—from the 15m underwater rule to why 50m events matter. Cut through the myths and get faster.
Think you need a faster suit or a new lane? Think again. The rules, the water, and your stroke all matter more than you think. Here's what to fix.
Most swimmers think sprinting is only for sprinters. I argue that adding explosive 50m work to any training plan—even for distance swimmers—builds pow...
Competitive swimmers: the 15-meter underwater rule shapes every start and turn. Here's how to train for it and why it's your fastest path to better ti...
Most swimmers think going long underwater is fast. The rules and science say otherwise. Here's how to train the 15-meter limit to actually drop time.
Most swimmers think training is about fitness, but the rulebook is your real coach. Learn how to master the 15-meter rule, turns, and finish walls to ...
Don't dismiss the 50-meter sprints. We break down why short-course training is the secret to faster long-course racing, and how to adapt your stroke f...