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Learning to swim is for everyone!

A lot of the time, there is the assumption that learning to swim is geared for young children. While that…

6 years ago

Swim Practice 4/11-Elevator Set

Today's main set is known as an elevator set-similar to a ladder, you start at one end of a pattern…

6 years ago

Reminder-TYR Wetsuit Demo Day 4/12

As a friendly reminder, on Thursday April 12th, Excel is hosting our annual TYR wetsuit demo! Where: The College of…

6 years ago

Excel Aquatics’ Logo

For the past 4 years, Excel Aquatics has had the opportunity to work with LaSalle Institute's Advanced Marketing classes on…

6 years ago

Swim Practice 4/4

Here is a triathlon swim practice emphasizing building (ie starting a single swim slower and getting faster throughout to the…

6 years ago

Backstroke start challenge

Last week, the popular swim content site, SwimSwam posted a very cool video by Fitter and FasterĀ for a fun backstroke…

6 years ago

Excel Aquatics: Beginner friendly learn to swim program

Over the years Excel has evolved into a multi level program with the goal of provided the highest quality swim…

6 years ago

4 tips when looking for a swim team

During the Spring months each year, many upper level/pre-competitive swimmers who are a part of the Excel program begin to…

6 years ago

Swim Practice 3/28-Distance and Pacing

Jumping into Spring, here is a bit more of a 'distance' set to prepare everyone for those soon to be…

6 years ago

Definitions in Swimming (sets)

For today's practice, you will be doing a bit of alternating between build, descend, and uptempo swimming. Building in swimming…

7 years ago