What Makes a Fast Swim Start? 3 Things Elite Swimmers Do

What Makes a Fast Swim Start? 3 Things Elite Swimmers Do

What Makes a Fast Swim Start? 3 Things Elite Swimmers DoDavid Karasek
Published on: 12/06/2026

A fast swim start isn't just gym power — it's patience and sequencing. The 3 things elite swimmers do differently off the block, from a study of 140 pros.

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How to Improve the Underwater Dolphin Kick (More Hips, Less Knees)

How to Improve the Underwater Dolphin Kick (More Hips, Less Knees)

How to Improve the Underwater Dolphin Kick (More Hips, Less Knees)David Karasek
Published on: 12/06/2026

The fastest underwater dolphin kick starts at the hips, not the knees. The research-backed fix plus 4 drills to build a faster, smoother UDK.

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How to Break a Swimming Plateau (When the Times Stop Dropping)

How to Break a Swimming Plateau (When the Times Stop Dropping)

How to Break a Swimming Plateau (When the Times Stop Dropping)David Karasek
Published on: 12/06/2026

Stuck at the same times? A swimming plateau is usually a technique ceiling, not a fitness problem. Here's how swimmers break through — from an Olympic finalist.

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Why Your Swimmer Loses Confidence Mid-Season (and the Fix)

Why Your Swimmer Loses Confidence Mid-Season (and the Fix)

Why Your Swimmer Loses Confidence Mid-Season (and the Fix)David Karasek
Published on: 12/06/2026

Your swimmer's confidence tanks mid-season, even while they're getting faster. The science of why, and 3 things swim parents can do about it.

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