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  • Reason Not to Use a Pull Buoy

    I’ve been meaning to write a post about the use of the pull buoy in training for quite some time now but, unfortunately, never got around to it until today. What finally made me sit down and write this post was the swimmingscience.net article titled “7 Theoretical Reasons to Use a Pull Buoy.” It’s an…

  • Munster Swim Club – DragSox Kick Set

    Long Course Meters Source: Munster Swim Club

  • Similarities Between DragSox and the 2014 Olympics Speedskating Suit

    The two images above represent two tools for two very different sports. The image on the left, DragSox®, is a power training tool for swimmers. The image on the right is a suit for the 2014 Olympics speed skaters. The purpose of these tools is diametric—DragSox are designed to slow the swimmer down while the…

  • The Key to Freestyle Balance: Strong Core and then Everything Else

    USA Swimming recently posted a short article titled “The Key to Freestyle Balance: Breathing and Kick” in which the author, Matt Barbini, suggests that a lack of balance is the root of most common flaws in freestyle. The author finds that the key to balance is a “strong steady kick” and early breathing. While I…

  • The Evolution of Paddles and Snorkels: A Snapshot

    Snapshot of Evolution of Paddles and Snorkels