Visualization for Swimmers: How Phelps Rehearsed Every Race

Visualization for Swimmers: How Phelps Rehearsed Every Race

Visualization for Swimmers: How Phelps Rehearsed Every RaceDavid Karasek
Published on: 24/08/2026

Michael Phelps swam every race hundreds of times in his head. Here is how visualization works, and how to teach it to your young swimmer.

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Does Encouragement Make Swimmers Faster? We Measured It

Does Encouragement Make Swimmers Faster? We Measured It

Does Encouragement Make Swimmers Faster? We Measured ItDavid Karasek
Published on: 19/08/2026

We swam the same set twice, one hour apart. The only thing we deliberately changed was the coaches. It came back 109 seconds faster.

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What Is the Michael Phelps 4-2-8-2 Breathing Technique?

What Is the Michael Phelps 4-2-8-2 Breathing Technique?

What Is the Michael Phelps 4-2-8-2 Breathing Technique?David Karasek
Published on: 17/08/2026

A short breathing reset that calms the nervous system before a race, an exam or any pressure moment. The exact counts, taught by an Olympian.

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What Makes a Champion Swimmer? Bob Bowman Says Not Talent

What Makes a Champion Swimmer? Bob Bowman Says Not Talent

What Makes a Champion Swimmer? Bob Bowman Says Not TalentDavid Karasek
Published on: 27/07/2026

Bob Bowman coached Michael Phelps to 23 Olympic golds. He says champions are built on a handful of mental habits, not talent or wingspan.

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