Training the mind is just as, if not more important than training the body! It is for that reason that we teamed up with sports psychologist, Dr. Dave McIntyre , to bring you part 2 of our series on mental skills to enhance your performance no matter your sport! If you haven’t read part 1 yet, please do so and then you will be ready to master the next part of the list! Here are the rest of Dr. McIntyre’s mental skills to improve your mind:
Read MoreMany people believe that excelling in sports is a purely physical journey, but elite athletes know that mental prowess is every bit as important as having a physical edge when it comes to performing at peak levels. Here at Endurance Swimming, we strive to bring you all sorts of different information to help you improve both in and out of the water. It is for that reason that we teamed up with sports psychologist, Dr. Dave McIntyre , to bring you this two part series on mental skills to enhance your performance no matter your sport! Get ready to reach your maximum potential by incorporating Dr. McIntyre’s mental skills into your training! Here we go:
Read MoreBreathing is one of the most important elements of swimming but for many new swimmers and triathletes it can also be the hardest. New swimmers and triathletes tend to struggle with their breathing which makes learning to swim freestyle incredibly frustrating! Swimming comfortably and faster relies heavily on breathing. Keep reading to learn 3 tips that will help make breathing easier to master no matter what level swimmer or triathlete you are!
Read MoreWe have all hit walls before in our training, long swims and triathlons. They are miserable experiences but there are two pieces of advice that I have received that has helped me and several of my athletes over the years with this. Now I want to share them with you to help you reach your life long goals!
Read MoreIf you are newer to marathon swimming, then you are also new to long training swims. There are a handful of things that you need to do before you long swim to set yourself up for success. This checklist will help you have everything in order and put you in the right mindset to crush your next long swim!
Read MoreSwimming fast for triathlon or open water doesn’t need to be a huge complicated process. In fact there are only 3 main elements to help you become a better swimmer. The best part is, you can start making progress today! Here are my 3 high level tips to help you become a faster and more well rounded swimmer!
Read MoreWhether you are about to compete in your first triathlon, your 100th triathlon or a big marathon swim there is one mistake that is almost guaranteed to prevent it from going the way you want. What is that mistake made by so many?
Read MoreDid you know that Coach Craig is a Padi Divemaster? He has assisted in countless classes and found that there is one thing that always shocks him! This really shouldn’t be a surprise but keep reading to find out exactly what that one thing is!
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