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The Role of Timing in Individual Medley
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of the most technically demanding races in swimming. Combining all four competitive strokes —...

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Jun 143 min read


Efficient Breathing Drills for Long-Distance IM Swimmers
For long-distance Individual Medley (IM) swimmers, mastering breathing technique is just as important as stroke mechanics, pacing, and...

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Jun 33 min read


Incorporating Recovery into Your IM Training Plan
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of the most physically and mentally demanding events in competitive swimming. Training for it means...

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May 302 min read


Resistance Band Drills: Overloading for IM Power Development
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of the most demanding events in swimming, requiring strength, endurance, and flawless technique across...

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May 203 min read


Designing IM Training Plans for Different Skill Levels
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of the most technically demanding events in swimming, requiring mastery of all four strokes —...

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May 173 min read


Timing Drills: Coordinating Stroke Changes and Breathing in IM
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of swimming’s most demanding events, requiring seamless transitions between four distinct strokes:...

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May 73 min read


Balancing Speed and Endurance Training for IM
Individual Medley (IM) swimming challenges athletes to master all four strokes — butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle — in...

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May 52 min read


Resistance Training for IM: Building Power in Each Stroke
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of the most physically demanding events in swimming, requiring strength, technique, and endurance...

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Apr 243 min read


How to Use Swim Drills to Improve IM Form
The Individual Medley (IM) challenges swimmers to master four strokes — butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle — in a single...

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Apr 213 min read


IM Strength Drills: Building Power for Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Freestyle
The Individual Medley (IM) is the ultimate test of a swimmer's versatility and strength. To excel in IM races, athletes need to develop...

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Apr 103 min read


Creating a Weekly Training Plan for Individual Medley (IM)
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of the most demanding events in competitive swimming. It requires proficiency in all four strokes —...

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Apr 83 min read


Explosive IM Drills for Peak Performance
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of the most demanding events in swimming, requiring strength, endurance, and seamless transitions...

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Mar 273 min read


How to Train for IM in a Limited Time Frame
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of the most challenging events in swimming, requiring proficiency in all four strokes (butterfly,...

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Mar 244 min read


Sprint Interval Drills: Boosting IM Speed and Endurance
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of the most demanding events in swimming, requiring speed, endurance, and seamless transitions...

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Mar 124 min read


The Role of Core Strength in IM Technique
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of the most challenging swimming events, requiring mastery of all four strokes—butterfly, backstroke,...

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Mar 84 min read


High-Intensity Interval Drills for Competitive IM Swimmers
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of the most demanding events in swimming , requiring mastery of all four strokes, efficient...

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Feb 254 min read


How to Incorporate IM Training into a Swim Program
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of the most challenging yet rewarding events in competitive swimming. Unlike single-stroke races, IM...

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Feb 224 min read


Sprint IM Drills: Increasing Stroke Rate and Speed Across All Strokes
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of the most exciting and demanding events in competitive swimming. Unlike distance IM races, Sprint IM...

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Feb 104 min read


Developing a Race-Specific IM Training Plan: Strategies for Success
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of the most challenging and exciting events in competitive swimming. It requires mastery of all four...

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Feb 54 min read


Breathing Timing Drills for IM: Synchronizing Breaths with Stroke Transitions
In an Individual Medley (IM) race, mastering breathing timing is essential for maintaining rhythm, conserving energy, and ensuring smooth...

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Jan 204 min read
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