How to Swim a Faster Backstroke by Understanding Freestyle

How to Swim a Faster Backstroke, by Understanding Freestyle

This post is courtesy of Abbie Fish of RITTER Sports Performance. From qualifying for the Olympic Trials to working at USA Swimming’s headquarters, Abbie has been on all sides of swimming. Abbie...
August 28, 2017 — A3 Performance
COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY’S EARLY SUCCESS WITH NEW HEAD COACH

COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY’S EARLY SUCCESS WITH NEW HEAD COACH

Last week, Colorado Mesa University swept the team titles at the A3 Performance Invitational, hosted by CMU in Grand Junction, Colorado. Led by their new Head Coach Geoff Hanson, the...
December 09, 2016 — A3 Performance
Crossover Back-to-Breast Transition with Olympic Gold Medalist Darian Townsend

Crossover Back-to-Breast Transition with Olympic Gold Medalist Darian Townsend

Breakdown of the turn: This transition is essentially half of a backstroke turn and half of a freestyle turn. As you come into the wall on your back, cross your...
October 20, 2016 — A3 Performance
A3 Performance Training: The Training Snorkel

A3 Performance Training: The Training Snorkel

Breathing is the most disruptive force on a swimmer’s stroke technique and can disturb body position in the water. The A3 Performance Training Snorkel, enables swimmers to perfect head-body alignment...
September 19, 2016 — A3 Performance
A3 Performance Athlete and A3 Performer Bryce Bohman - tips for a faster, stronger 200 Backstroke

5 Tips for a Faster, Stronger 200 Backstroke with Bryce Bohman

West Virginia University post-grad and A3 Performance athlete Bryce Bohman finished 5th in the 100 and 200 backstrokes at the 2014 NCAA Championships placing him 19th All-Time in both events...
5 Ways to Improve Your IM with Michael Weiss

5 Ways to Improve Your IM with Michael Weiss

A3 Performance athlete Michael Weiss didn't get to be 16th in the world in the 400-meter IM by luck. The 400 IM is no easy feat and dominated by some...
5 Tips for a better Breaststroke from Emily McClellan

5 Tips for a better Breaststroke from Emily McClellan

Finish Your Kick Really point those toes on the end of each kick. Follow through all the way until your heels come together. This will maximize your kick, promote a...