EXCEL BLOG

Part 2 of Coach Ricky Perez's podcast on the importance of Nutrition and Recovery as it relates to swim performance.

"While work is a necessity, it is only one part of the puzzle" - Check out a written "podcast" from TIDE Swimming's Coach Ricky Perez

Going over the interesting finds in my Whoop Annual Report, finding trends in my strain, recovery and sleep habits

See some quick nutrition tips that will help any athlete enhance their high performing engine!

A lesson learned in the importance of conscious effort and planning during my "18 in 8" programming.

Understand the different Graph-X's and how focusing on weaknesses increases potential more than focusing on strengths.

Understand the Excel Performance Model by learning what the Athlete Graph-X is and how it depicts potential, strengths, and weaknesses.

Learn about two useful Performance Enhancing Techniques to help set goals, track progress, and build motivation; Goal Boards and Journaling

The new competitive season is here. Follow this checklist to make sure you start off with a running head start!

Learn about the Individualized Zones of Optimal Functioning (IZOF) and why it's important to control your emotions before a race

Laziness is the main contributor to decreased performance. Here's why Intention and Innovation are so important in training.

Learn why recovery is important and why sleep needs to be prioritized.

Be aware of your actions and possible outcomes and show some appreciation for the one's that have built you up!

Why negativity is spreading throughout peoples' lives? A spiral of Attitude Contagion, Self-Fulfilling Prophecy and Self-Handicapping

Hello and happy Wednesday everyone! Without a doubt one of the greatest decisions in my life was to pursue swimming. In high school, the...

Understand the differences of strength, speed and power and how to train them in a swim-specific way.

Back squats versus front squats. Which are better for swimming?

Proper goal setting separates the good from the great. Learn what proper goal setting is and how to do it!

I think the low budget paper diagrams really sell the philosophy behind the Excel Performance Model

Here we are, Excel’s first blog! These weekly blogs will be used as an platform for me to share about an aspect of swim performance that...