A swim taper is an essential part of the approach to championship level meets. From a swimmer’s perspective, it can often feel like a mystical and magical time period where time drops become imminent. In actuality, it is a closely monitored and detailed plan of increased rest during the leadup to a big meet.
Read MoreWith the conclusion of the BAC meet, Alto age group swimmers have entered the final push toward Age Group Champs, Far Westerns, and Rock the Blocks. During this time period, the focus shifts to fine tuning of race specific skills, including starts, turns, finishes, underwaters, breakouts, and race strategy.
Read MoreAlto Swimmers achieved 11 new Spring Age Group Championship qualifying times, and 22 Alto Swimmers achieved 100% best times.
Read MoreAlto attended the Lost Dutchman Invitational in Mesa, Arizona over Presidents’ Day weekend. In the combined team rankings, Alto took 1st place!
Read MoreAlto swimmers achieved 375 best times. Alto Swim Club achieved 4 new National AAA times and above, 16 new National AA times and above, 41 new National A times and above and 53 new National BB times and above.
Read MoreAlto had a phenomenal showing at Zone 1 North Championships, with the Men finishing 1st overall and the Women finishing 2nd!
Read MoreAlto Swimmers achieved 2 new futures qualifying times, 4 new sectional qualifying times and 10 new Far Western qualifying times.
Read MoreAlto swimmers achieved 468 best times. Alto Swim Club achieved 1 new National AAAA times and above, 7 new National AA times and above, 19 new National A times and above and 43 new National BB times and above.
Read MoreWinter training is considered to be the most grueling period for competitive swimmers. With breaks from school, it offers swimmers the opportunity to prioritize training.
Read MoreWhat some coaches refer to as “hidden training” plays an equal role in the success of a swimmer. Hidden training encompasses sleep hygiene, diet, and hydration.
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