How to Warm Up on Race Day (Olympic Swimmers Explain Everything)

In today’s video, my elite training group — including Olympic finalist Neža Klancar, 2× Olympic finalist Barbora Seemanová, World Championship finalist Jan Čejka, Slovakian internationals Sam Koštál & Nikoleta Trinkinová, and Indian national swimmer Aneesh Gowda — share their complete guide to warming up on race day.

This is the exact routine they use at major championship meets:
🔥 Dryland activation
💧 Pre-pool mobility
🏊 In-water race warm-up
⏱️ Race-day timeline & how to feel fast when it matters most

Whether you’re racing at nationals, masters meets, junior events, or just want to improve your pre-race preparation, this is the most detailed warm-up guide we’ve ever filmed.

📚 WHAT’S IN THIS VIDEO
How elite swimmers structure a race-day warmup
Pre-pool mobility & activation exercises
The perfect in-pool warmup for sprint, mid-distance & stroke events
Championship race-day timeline: when to warm up, when to rest, when to suit up
Pro tips to feel fast, calm, and ready to perform
Insights from Olympians and World Championship athletes

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