Taper is the most misunderstood phase of competitive swimming. Here's the exact protocol I used before World Championship races.

Tested by a World Championship swimmer — the top 5 products with detailed pros/cons, images, and best prices on Amazon, SwimOutlet, and Doboer.

Tested by a World Championship swimmer — the top 5 products with detailed pros/cons, images, and best prices on Amazon, SwimOutlet, and Doboer.

Pre-race nerves aren't a problem to solve — they're a performance tool to harness. Here's how elite Masters swimmers think about competition anxiety.

Stop winging your workouts. Here's exactly how to build a periodized training plan that peaks you for your goal race.

Tested by a World Championship swimmer — the top 5 products with detailed pros/cons, images, and best prices on Amazon, SwimOutlet, and Doboer.

Every championship swimmer has a massive aerobic base underneath their speed. This is the workout that builds it.

Tested by a World Championship swimmer — the top 5 products with detailed pros/cons, images, and best prices on Amazon, SwimOutlet, and Doboer.

Every championship swimmer has a massive aerobic base underneath their speed. This is the workout that builds it.

World Championship swimmer's Masters-specific guide — the top 5 products tested for swimmers 40+ with detailed reviews, images, and best prices.

Tested by a World Championship swimmer — the top 5 products with detailed pros/cons, images, and best prices on Amazon, SwimOutlet, and Doboer.

The conventional wisdom says we slow down as we age. The data — and the Masters record books — tell a more interesting story.

The conventional wisdom says we slow down as we age. The data — and the Masters record books — tell a more interesting story.

The conventional wisdom says we slow down as we age. The data — and the Masters record books — tell a more interesting story.

Thinking about racing open water? Or just want to understand how the two disciplines differ? Here's the complete breakdown.

World Championship swimmer's Masters-specific guide — the top 5 products tested for swimmers 40+ with detailed reviews, images, and best prices.

World Championship swimmer's Masters-specific guide — the top 5 products tested for swimmers 40+ with detailed reviews, images, and best prices.

Open water swimming is exploding in popularity. Everything you need to know to transition from pool laps to open water swimming safely and successfully.

Shoulder problems end more swim careers than any other injury. After 30 years in the water and watching dozens of teammates blow out shoulders, here's what actually works.

Most Masters swimmers train by feel. The ones who consistently drop time train with structure. Here's how to build workouts that actually deliver results.