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Beginner Swim Advice

How to train the most important swimming muscle (and why).

By Mac Hancock

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…

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The key to a fast freestyle: why coaches should teach swimmers to kick

By Mac Hancock

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…

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What’s up with tight swim suits

By Mac Hancock

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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The only goggles you should consider for new swimmers

By Mac Hancock
child swimming in pool with goggles

One of the most essential pieces of equipment for swimmers is a pair of goggles. Having a good pair of goggles helps kids feel more comfortable in the water and…

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