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Consistency is key.
You can’t beat it. Consistently hitting 7 out of 10 sessions each week, year after year, will get you much closer to your goals than...
Ryan Evernden
Jul 4, 20242 min read
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Dive into Recovery: Ice Baths vs. Saunas – Swimming Recovery Tips
Swimming is a demanding sport that requires not only physical strength and endurance but also effective recovery practices. Whether...
Ryan Evernden
Jul 3, 20243 min read
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3 Things Your Swimming Dry-Land Warm-Up
Over the long weekend, I was down the beach with the family, and I watched some swimmers getting ready for their weekend swim in the...
Ryan Evernden
Apr 24, 20247 min read
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Top 3 Rottnest Channel Swim Rules for Success
YOU MADE IT! Guys, it's finally here! 4 more days to go before go time! As of this week, you are officially on the home stretch I wanted...
Ryan Evernden
Feb 20, 20243 min read
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Hydration Harmony: A Tale from Aquaville
Once upon a time, in the sun-soaked town of Aquaville, there were three young swimmers with dreams as vast as the ocean. Meet Finn,...
Ryan Evernden
Feb 12, 20243 min read
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Targeted Swimming Competitions - Why You Must Stick to the Plan!
Meanwhile, your friend didn’t compete on the weekend. They had a hard session on Saturday and not only achieved the goal of the session but
Ryan Evernden
Nov 21, 20233 min read
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The Smart Recovery Plan Post Swimming Season
You can only improve from what you can recover from. But when does recovery turn into detraining?
Ryan Evernden
Jun 1, 20235 min read
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Revolutionize Your Swimming Performance with the Swim Central Emotional Debriefing Process
Right now swimmers across the country are looking back and reflecting on the season that was. The triumphs, the disappointments and what...
Ryan Evernden
May 8, 20232 min read
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Recover Like a Champion: Lessons Learned from the Rottnest Channel Swim for Open Water Swimmers
The Rottnest Channel Swim is an incredible feat of physical and mental endurance, pushing swimmers to their limits as they traverse the...
Ryan Evernden
Feb 28, 20232 min read
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Setting Lofty Goals in Swimming: A Journey Worth Undertaking
If you're a competitive swimmer, you've probably heard the advice to set goals for yourself. It's common knowledge that having a clear...
Ryan Evernden
Feb 22, 20233 min read
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Why Swimmers Should Aim Higher with Their Goals
Is a lack of goals sinking your dreams? Feeling adrift without a clear direction? Unable to make meaningful goals? Touch in front with goals
Ryan Evernden
Feb 11, 20233 min read
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Maximising Your Training for the Rottnest Channel Swim: A Guide to Optimal Recovery
Training for the Rottnest Channel Swim is tough, training for it without having good strategies to optimise your recovery is even tougher!
Ryan Evernden
Feb 1, 20234 min read
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"Tips and Tricks for Elite Open Water Swimmers: How to Plan, Recover, and Adapt"
Get ahead in elite open water swimming: tips on race planning, recovery, and adaptability. Learn how to succeed on race day with 3 tips!
Ryan Evernden
Jan 24, 20233 min read
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"Swimming and Strength Training: A Comprehensive Guide for Swimmers"
As a swimmer, incorporating strength training into your routine is crucial for improving power & speed
Ryan Evernden
Jan 18, 20236 min read
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What Gardening Taught Me About Athlete Development - PT 1 understanding what’s needed.
For those that don't know, I'm a bit of a want to be gardener. Maybe it's the country in me, Or just being exposed to my grandparent's...
Ryan Evernden
Jan 4, 20232 min read
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2022 - What A Ride
Well, here we are, Another year has gone by, More lessons have been learned, And Formidable Strength & Conditioning has probably...
Ryan Evernden
Dec 31, 20223 min read
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How to compound your training results!
gain these critical insights but you will also gain entry to win 1 year of free training in our Swimming Strength & Performance Program!
Ryan Evernden
Dec 27, 20222 min read
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The Cost of Being Under Prepared!
For those looking to make serious improvements to their game, I can not stress the importance of these fundamentals enough.
sabrina7793
Dec 22, 20222 min read
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Christmas 10km Results
Formidable Strength & Conditioning had a great showing with 12 athletes completing the swim and all going under the RCS QT
Ryan Evernden
Dec 19, 20221 min read
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Athlete Performance Testing | Knowing vs Understanding
Today I realised something, There is a huge difference between giving someone the answers to their athletic development and them actually...
Ryan Evernden
Dec 10, 20223 min read
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