Swimming Video Resources
Injury Prevention
Shoulder injuries often occur from excessive shoulder movements. This video provides resistance band exercises that should be done with lightweight and well before the start of practice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY2tNBOmvGs&ab_channel=FitnessBlender
Mobility and Strength Training
Here are a couple of links with exercises that can further improve strength and mobility.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QdGiZe1pac&ab_channel=TriManual
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq0lQ4WUmZs&ab_channel=SwimUp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BgGuxSyOhQ&ab_channel=TechInsider
Relaxation Meditation
Progressive Body Scan
Another kind of meditation is called a progressive body scan. The focus starts on the breath and transitions through different parts of the body, emphasizing feeling heavy and warm. You should feel very relaxed at the end of the session. It is recommended to do before going to bed, practice, or a meet. Relaxation gives many benefits including improved recovery after practice, better body awareness, and increased pain tolerance. However, it is not recommended to relax right before a race.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86HUcX8ZtAk&ab_channel=relaxforawhile
Stretching
Stretching provides many benefits including injury prevention, improved mobility and strength, and faster recovery. It is important for swimmers to incorporate stretching in their weekly routines. This link has a good stretching routine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDAKuq2tL1U&ab_channel=TomMerrick
Visualization
Visualization is a type of mental rehearsal where you picture an event exactly as you want it to happen. It takes consistent practice to get good at this skill, but this kind of exercise builds confidence and leads to better execution of what you want to do. It is recommended to visualize a few times a week in combination with consistent regular practice. Here are a few links for this exercise:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffa7DVlFcM8&ab_channel=vanya8881
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8XQnCvBNo&t=111s&ab_channel=ChloeSutton