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The 2020 A3 Performance Holiday Gift Guide
Christmas is just around the corner and we want to help make your holiday shopping as easy and care-free as possible. Not only are we having sales all month long,...
Here Is Why Swimmers Are So Tall, and What To Do If You Are Not
Have you ever watched the Summer Olympics and wondered why most of the swimmers seem so tall? At 6’4”, 23-time Olympic medalist, swimmer Michael Phelps is a perfect example. Excelling...
A Swimmer’s Body: What it Looks Like and How to Get It
Tall. Long-limbed. Lean. And don’t forget; those lats and shoulders. If you haven’t already guessed who I might be describing, you probably haven’t spent much time around competitive swimmers. But,...
Do Swimmers Wear Underwear Under Swimsuits? And Why You Never Should
Although it may seem like a simple question, many people wonder if they should wear underwear under their one-piece swimsuit or swim trunks. As a competitive swimmer, swim coach, and...
Hard to Believe, But Even Good Swimmers Drown – Here is Why
“It’s the strong swimmers who drown.” Did you read that thinking, ‘this can’t possibly be true?’ One would assume that if one is a good swimmer, they would have the...
Do Swimmers Sweat? You Might Be Surprised
Do You Sweat When You Swim? “No way I can sweat in the water,” you might think. However, if you ask any elite swimmer, they will certainly tell you they...
Here are 17 Best Swimming Games For Kids and Adults
Everyone likes to go to the pool on a hot day! As coaches, we have spent countless hours playing new and creative games with swimmers of all ages. Before you...
Swimming Muscle Cramps – Types, Causes, Prevention and Treatment
Muscle cramps during swimming, especially leg cramps, are very common among swimmers. I experienced muscle cramps as a swimmer, and I have to deal with them frequently as a coach....
BODIMAX Wear & Care - How to Properly Care for Your BODIMAX Sleeves
We’ve talked a lot about how important BODIMAX is to your swimming and to your training, both in regard to athlete performance and recovery. Training at a high level takes...
Here Is How to Swim Faster, According to Coaches (Plus the Best Way to Improve)
Swimming is a challenging sport. Everyone knows swimming can be a physically demanding form of exercise. For a lot of people, swimming is really hard! If you are struggling to...
Here is How Swimmers of All Levels Train (According to Coaches)
When you watch swimming on TV, the pros make pulling themselves through the water look effortless. However, I promise you, it is not as easy as it seems. Being even...
9 Reasons Why Swimmers Live Longer (Plus Bonuses)
On average, swimmers live longer than non-swimmers, even compared to people who partake in other physical activities. But why? What is so great about swimming that it actually adds years...