Despite Training for 365 Days in a Year, Michael Phelps Once Revealed the Mandatory Habit He Always Practiced During Workouts
Follow Us
Every athlete has his or her own style of training. That also applies to the legendary swimmer, Michael Phelps. He was a kid when he fell in love with swimming. Phelps also has a lot of other hobbies. Phelps is also a fan of golf and has good golf friends like Tiger Woods. He did struggle a lot in his childhood. Despite all the struggle, Phelps never gave up.
The Baltimore Bullet is one of the most decorated Olympians. He has 28 Olympic medals, which is double that of any rival of his. Out of those 28, 23 are gold medals themselves. Phelps trained hard to achieve whatever he is today. Born in 1985, Phelps used to train with whatever resources he had. He was raised by his mother, Deborah, after his parent’s divorce. He got more serious about swimming after joining the North Baltimore aquatic club.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Get in gear with Michael Phelps
Many swimming aficionados still ponder about Phelps’ gears which assisted the legend in his career. Well the legend, via MensJournal, revealed, “I use a bunch of Speedo training gear, like kickboards, pull buoys, training paddles, and snorkels,” Phelps said. Now let’s talk about what precise equipment he used during his whole career.
He used Speedo Speed Sockets for swim goggles most of the time until their partnership ended, and he switched to MP Michael Phelps Swim XCEED. Phelps used Speedo Fastskin most of the time for racing suits. For swim snorkelers, Phelps used the MP Michael Phelps Focus Swim Snorkel. His favorite swimfins were the MP Michael Phelps Alpha Pro Swim Fins. Since swimming is a leg-dominated sport, swim paddles are very important. For swim paddles, he used MP Swim Michael Phelps Hand Paddles.
Trending
Dale Jr Unmasks Teresa Earnhardt’s Refusal to Sell Him His Late Father’s Prized Possession That Forced Relocation Move
April 17, 2024 12:29 PM EDT
Jimmie Johnson “Racing With One Arm Tied Behind His Back,” Claims Dale Jr as He Trashes Chase Elliott’s Sufficient Practice Rant
April 17, 2024 07:02 AM EDT
Shaq Makes Big Claim That Can End LeBron James’ Future With Lakers After Nuggets Series
April 17, 2024 06:48 PM EDT
Uncertain “Political Environment” Cause Kyle Busch and Richard Childress Racing to Take a Major Sponsorship Hit
April 18, 2024 05:43 AM EDT
After Team USA’s Defence for Nike, Sha’Carri Richardson and Athing Mu Flaunting Different Olympic Outfits Resurfaces
April 16, 2024 08:22 PM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest Swimming stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
Let’s give a BIG welcome to your newest iFIT Trainer Michael Phelps! 🏅 @MichaelPhelps has put together a collection of his favorite iFIT running, biking, and strength workouts for you. Train Like a Pro: Gold Series will be coming soon! #iFIT pic.twitter.com/dQfQYBBI96
— iFIT (@iFit) July 12, 2021
Michael Phelps after retirement also tends to support other sports and teach fitness to people via courses.
WATCH THIS STORY – Swimming Legend Michael Phelps’ Top 5 Iconic Career Races
“I’ll also listen to music during some of my longer workouts with H20 Audio’s waterproof headphones,” Phelps said. Looks like the legendary swimmer likes to concentrate while listening to some music. Music does help in concentrating which results in a greater output of work.
Behind the success of the legendary Phelps
Michael Phelps did faced some setbacks in his life because of the divorce of his parents. His longtime coach, Bob Bowman, was a kind of guardian angel for Phelps because he guided him through a lot of things. Despite all the arguments they had, they were still the best of the best.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Bob Bowman is currently the head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils’ swimming and diving teams at Arizona State University. He is the closest person to Phelps after his family. Even Phelps has claimed that Bowman is the key element for his success.
Michael Phelps’ Coach Bob Bowman: The 6 Characteristics of Champions http://t.co/fH119ubIfF
— SwimSwam (@swimswamnews) April 9, 2014
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Legends are made by legends themselves. Phelps and Bowman are the best examples of a perfect duo and a relationship between a teacher and student. Phelps took gear and music as the juice during his training, with the motivation that came from Bowman. A question for our viewers, do you swim? If you do, then what gear do you use?
Written by:
Edited by:
Vibhanshu Kumar