If you really want to swim faster, you need to be doing dryland training! Building strength out of the water directly translates to your swimming performance. Check out this fun workout we did at a recent MySwimPro Swim Camp. We paired sprints in the pool, with fun workouts on deck. Learn how to combine swimming & dryland! 5 Biggest Dryland Mistakes Swimmers Make 1. Not Warming Up Every dryland workout should include a warmup. If you go into your workout cold, you’re putting yourself at risk for injuries, and you won’t get the most out of your workout. Incorporate a…
Author: Paige Walters Biskaduros
Dive into Fitness: How Swimming Can Help You Shed Pounds and Stay Fit You’ve made the decision to embark on a journey towards a healthier, fitter you. It’s time to shed those extra pounds, get in shape, and what better way to do it than by taking a plunge into the refreshing world of swimming? But, if you’re feeling a bit lost and uncertain about where to begin or how to make the most of your time in the water, don’t worry! Our latest video is your guide to unlocking the full potential of swimming for fitness and weight loss.…
One of the most impactful ways to improve your swimming is to watch yourself swim! You can do some video analysis and learn a lot about your stroke technique. Check out our 5 tips on how to get the best camera angles to film yourself underwater while swimming. Plus, there are some very helpful examples of mistakes to spot in your stroke on camera, and tips for improving and fixing them. All you need is a phone or tablet, an action camera (such as a GoPro) is optional! In this example, Fares Ksebati (Swim Coach & CEO of MySwimPro) is…
Yep, you read that right. MySwimPro member Doreen Kline took 42 years off from swimming, jumped back in in 2021, then just 2 years later successfully swam a 100 x 100s freestyle set at age 67. She’s incredible! Watch our exclusive interview with her and get ready to be inspired. Check out Doreen with her team after their new years 100 x 100 freestyle workout! Read full video transcript: Doreen’s Story “It took me 42 years to get back to the pool. What brought you back? The stress of going through caretaking for my parents as they were dying. Swimming…
Freestyle is the most popular swimming stroke in the world, and is an essential skill for swimmers of all levels. Every single swimmer, from beginner to elite, has at least one element of their freestyle stroke that can be refined and improved. From body position to the catch and the kick, here are 3 tips for swimming faster freestyle! 1. Body Position Streamline Streamline is the fundamental body position in swimming. In streamline, you make your body as narrow as possible to help reduce drag as you dive in or push off the wall. When in streamline, squeeze your biceps…
So much of swimming comes down to two factors – speed and power. If you don’t train fast, you won’t race fast! Let’s dig into how you can activate and engage your muscles, using resistance in the water. If you want to take your training to the next level, it’s a good idea to invest in a few pieces of resistance equipment. Depending on your goals, the right equipment will help you build strength, power and speed for faster races and more efficient workouts. As soon as you take the resistance off, you’ll feel faster almost immediately. Watch our video and…
In our latest video, watch coach Fares Ksebati’s hot take on two incredible world-record holder breaststrokers – Adam Peaty and Qin Haiyang. We’re analyzing their training strategies, stroke techniques, and even dissecting what they could both improve. Looking for more breaststroke tips? Keep reading on… How To Swim Perfect Breaststroke No matter which stroke you swim, breathing is important. But in breaststroke, the breath is extra critical, because it plays a role in every stroke you take. If you feel like you can’t swim breaststroke without gasping for air, try incorporating some of our favorite breaststroke breathing drills to improve…
This post is sponsored by Underwater Audio – The Official Music Player of MySwimPro. Enjoy music and podcasts while you swim with 100% waterproof music players. Save 10% with code MYSWIMPRO10. Get your pair today > After decades of swimming, most experienced swimmers look back and see a few cringe-worthy mistakes that made their swimming journey tougher. Whether they didn’t train correctly or spent too much time with the wrong mindset, many swimmers had to learn the hard way…but not you! Avoid making these common mistakes to fast-track your swimming progress and make the sport more fun. Check out our video…
When you go to the pool, do you just swim back and forth continuously? Do you only know how to swim freestyle or the front crawl? If so, this isn’t helping you swim faster, and you might even get injured! Today we’re sharing what happens when you only swim freestyle, and some workout ideas to improve your training. 1 – Decreases Your Feel Of The Water By mixing up your strokes, or focusing on a kick or technique drill, you will feel more comfortable in the water and it will improve your body positioning, breathing skills, and your pull. Related:…
Set your alarm and wake up with MySwimPro! Hurry, you have less than 24 hours to watch today’s video > Get ready to improve your technique, learn some new tricks, and get motivated to swim each morning. If you like our YouTube and social media content, you’re going to LOVE this feature! Now available on iOS for paying Coach Subscribers, the Tip Of The Day delivers a fresh, exclusive video every single morning in your Feed tab of the app. Click here to start your free trial! Make it a habit to watch the daily video, then head to the…