Posts by Mac Hancock
The secret of the axis.
I started swimming the summer I was 6 years old for the Tidal Waves. After swimming for a variety of teams for 15 more years, I’ve come to learn a…
Read MoreHow to train the most important swimming muscle (and why).
As swimmers will tell you, the sport requires the use of practically every muscle in the body to pull yourself through the water with good efficiency. Each of the four…
Read More7 fantastic summer activities in Brunswick for the whole family
As the temperature rises, those dreaded last days of school start to get really close. Parents race to sign up for summer activities close to home to keep their children…
Read MoreThe key to a fast freestyle: why coaches should teach swimmers to kick
One of the most foundational things a coach can teach a new swimmer is a good kick. The entire stroke of freestyle is dependent on a consistent thrust through the…
Read MoreWhat’s up with tight swim suits
When watching competitive swimming, people often wonder why swimmers chose to wear skin tight everything. From suits all the way to caps and goggles, swimmers wear gear that is as…
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