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Soreness and Recovery Tips That Can Benefit the Body By Daniel Zeng, Swimming World Intern Discomfort is not an uncommon feeling. We use it to motivate ourselves to be better, or as a sign that we are actively trying to get out of our comfort zone, literally and figuratively. One thing swimmers know...

5 Outside-the-Pool Activities For Faster Swimming When thinking about ways to become a faster swimmer, it makes plenty of sense to consider certain things you can do differently and better IN the water. However, more swimming does not always translate to better results. As a matter of fact, there ar...

The Best Post-Workout Supplement Is...Gummy Bears? It’s no secret that eating healthy is important for athletes. Though Michael Phelps’ 10,000-calories-a-day diet may have been exaggerated, it is understood that swimmers and other endurance athletes require large amounts of nutrients to sustain them...

If you’ve never tried cupping before, it’s important you try it out, either on the performance or recovery side of things. Personally, I would respond well to it, but feel crummy in the water for the next day or two afterward. On the flip side, some people feel great right after. So, it’s important ...

By Brie Harnden, Swimming World College Intern. Recovery is a swimmer’s favorite word in the middle of a difficult training cycle. At a championship meet, it is the tedious but still welcomed process of long warm-downs, leg drains and stretching. But another common practice of ice bath recovery - al...

Welcome to the “Swim Drill of the Week”. Swimming World will be bringing you a drill, concept, or tip that you can implement with your team on a regular basis. While certain weeks may be more appropriate for specific levels of swimming (club, high school, college, or masters), Drill Of The Week exce...

What Is and How Neural Fatigue Affects your Swimming Performance By Vanessa Steigauf, Swimming World College Intern Heavy arms and legs after a hard practice is something all swimmers know too well. As a normal reaction to exercise, our energy supply is empty and lactic acid probably accumulates in ...

Contributed by Deniz Hekmati - Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Sport Scientist  In my opinion, the foam roll is a key piece of equipment. So many people have used it, but so few know how to properly use it. Here are some tips for proper use. Benefits of foam rolling for swimmers: Increases bloo....

Wellness Wednesday: 5 Fundamental Recovery Tactics to Keep You Swimming at Your Best Rest and recovery are two of the most important assets to swimming at your peak, especially during a four-day long championship meet. With many collegiate conference meets coming up this month, it is a good time to ...

By Olivia McKelvey, Swimming World College Intern.  'Tis the season for coaches to inflict unlimited hours of training and pain upon their swimmers is now. In order to help all aquatic athletes - college, club, high school etc. - Swimming World has accumulated a list of tips and tricks to help you g...

Wellness Trends: What's Available to Support Recovery? In an age when wellness and health dominate conversations, endless fitness trends naturally follow. From new treadmill workout plans to protein-heavy diets, there are countless ways to try to improve your fitness game. In recent years, recovery ...

By Eric Bugby, Swimming World Contributor and Associate Head Coach at West Point In a recent interview with Paul Newberry of the Associated Press, Michael Phelps swore off alcohol until after the 2016 Rio Olympics. Of course. That’s the consensus reaction to the news. Why wouldn’t a professional ath...

By Daniela Navarrete, Swimming World College Intern. Being one year away from the Olympics, swimmers from all over the world look forward to qualifying. It could mean achieving an A or B-cut, participate in National trials to come in as one of the fastest two, or being selected by FINA through the u...

By McKenna Ehrmantraut, Swimming World College Intern.  For years, trainers, athletes and coaches have been debating the effects of applying ice versus heat to injuries and the everyday aches and pains associated with intense training. Do the ice whirlpools really help cure sore muscles, or would it...

It's Cool To Cooldown: The Importance of Caring For the Body “Do a cooldown.” Whether it be after a race or practice, every swimmer has heard these words from their coach. Cooling down is a lower intensity level of activity and it should be done after strength training, practice, and competition. Co...

The Importance of Sleep for Recovery: Make Sure You Follow These Steps Mac Robertson, Swimming World College Intern. Going to swim practice each day can become extremely tiresome to even the world’s best. The rest and recovery that occurs out of the pool can be just as essential to fast swimming as ...

By Jennifer Yoo, Swimming World College Intern. Done! You’ve touched the wall after the last set of practice or an intense race. You can finally take in a full breath of chlorinated air and float. Just as you begin to take off your cap and goggles, your coach instructs you to cool down… UGHHH, FINE....

By Devin Javens, Swimming World College Intern.  The human body typically requires a couple days of recovery to heal from vigorous exercise, but with technological advances within the world of sports, some unusual techniques are being used to speed up the this process within athletes. These new idea...

By J.P. Mortenson, Swimming World College Intern. Getting injured is one of the most devastating things that can happen to a swimmer. It is immensely frustrating to have your own body give out on you. The recovery process is often a very lonely time, as you are forced to sit out while all of your te...

Welcome to the “Swim Drill of the Week.” Swimming World will be bringing you a drill, concept, or tip that you can implement with your team on a regular basis. While certain weeks may be more appropriate for specific levels of swimming (club, high school, college, or masters), Drill Of The Week exce...