The Best Dryland Circuit Training for Swimmers Using a Vasa Trainer

/
The Best Dryland Circuit Training for Swimmers Using a Vasa Trainer

Learn how to build strength that transfers directly to faster swimming with this swimming circuit training workout from Train Daly. This five-exercise swimming dryland circuit combines mobility, power, shoulder stability, rotational core strength, and swim-specific pulling using a Vasa Trainer and simple dryland exercises. Whether you're a competitive swimmer, triathlete, open water athlete, or training at home, you'll discover how dryland circuit training for swimmers can improve endurance, stroke mechanics, and overall performance. The article also includes exercise instructions, training recommendations, and home-based alternatives for swimmers without specialized equipment.

Read More

Garmin Acquires TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic: How I Use Both for Swim and Strength Coaching

/
Garmin Acquires TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic: How I Use Both for Swim and Strength Coaching

Garmin has acquired TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic. Here’s how I use both platforms for custom swim and dryland training—and what Garmin’s growing ecosystem of wearables, training data, and recovery technology could mean for athletes and coaches.

Read More

Best Hair Care for Swimmers: Simple Ways to Protect Your Hair From Chlorine

/
Best Hair Care for Swimmers: Simple Ways to Protect Your Hair From Chlorine

Chlorine, pool chemicals, and frequent swim training can leave your hair dry, brittle, and difficult to manage. The right shampoo helps remove chlorine buildup, restore moisture, and keep your hair healthy throughout the season. In this guide, Coach Dan Daly shares practical hair care advice for swimmers, including how often to use clarifying shampoo, what ingredients to look for, common hair care mistakes to avoid, and the best shampoos for swimmers to protect your hair before and after every swim.

Read More

Power Tower Swimming: How Elite Swimmers Build Real Power in the Water

/
Power Tower Swimming: How Elite Swimmers Build Real Power in the Water

Discover how power tower swimming can improve stroke power, propulsion, and speed in the water. Coach Dan Daly explains how elite swimmers use resistance training, Destro Swim Towers, and proven workouts to build real swimming power with the Train Daly coaching approach.

Read More

Freestyle Swimming Mobility and Rotation: How Better Mobility Creates a Stronger Stroke

/
Freestyle Swimming Mobility and Rotation: How Better Mobility Creates a Stronger Stroke

Many swimmers try to improve their freestyle by focusing only on technique, but the real limitation is often mobility. In this guide, Coach Dan Daly explains how shoulder mobility, hip rotation, and thoracic spine mobility work together to create a smoother, more efficient stroke. You'll learn why proper freestyle body rotation matters, how movement restrictions affect your technique, and what simple dryland exercises can help you move better in the water. Whether you're a competitive swimmer, triathlete, or Masters swimmer, improving mobility can make your freestyle feel stronger, lighter, and more connected.

Read More

Why Your Shoulder Hurts From Swimming

/
Why Your Shoulder Hurts From Swimming

Repetitive overhead motion, flawed catch mechanics, and muscle imbalances can gradually lead to pain and inflammation in swimmers. This article breaks down the most common causes of shoulder discomfort in freestyle and breaststroke, the warning signs you shouldn’t ignore, and practical strategies to improve technique, build stability, and support long-term shoulder health and performance in the pool.

Read More

Swim Current Generator Training: Why I Use It to Build Faster and Stronger Swimmers

/
Swim Current Generator Training: Why I Use It to Build Faster and Stronger Swimmers

Can a swim current generator make you a better swimmer? Coach Dan Daly shares how he uses current swimming to improve freestyle technique, build endurance, and prepare for open water races. Learn the benefits, limitations, and why a swim current generator is a valuable training tool alongside traditional pool swimming.

Read More

Collagen for Swimmers and Endurance Athletes: What the Science Really Says

/
Collagen for Swimmers and Endurance Athletes: What the Science Really Says

Collagen is gaining popularity among swimmers and endurance athletes, but does it actually support performance and recovery? This evidence-based guide explains how collagen peptides may benefit tendon health, joint resilience, and sports recovery when combined with proper training. Learn what research says about collagen for athletes, how it differs from traditional protein supplements, and whether it’s worth adding to your nutrition plan if you’re managing high training loads or connective tissue stress.

Read More

Can You Still Get Faster as an Adult Swimmer?

/
Can You Still Get Faster as an Adult Swimmer?

Many swimmers believe getting older means getting slower. My experience as both a coach and athlete has shown the opposite can be true. In this article, I share how smarter training, strength work, recovery, and technique have helped me continue improving after 40—and how these same principles can help Masters and adult swimmers reach new personal bests.

Read More