You may have wondered why someone else's kick is faster than yours? We are all different in this aspect, and not just between men and women. Your kicking strength and efficiency are determined by leg strength, flexibility and practice. It&r... read on »
Do you fear swimming longer distances? Do you not feel prepared for swims longer than 500 meters? You are not alone. Many swimmers stay in the comfort zone of shorter distances because they do not know how to approach or train for longer distances. We ta... read on »
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Swimming is the only sport in which the face is in the water, meaning technique is needed to position yourself to breathe. The moments you can breathe are therefore limited. This complicates swimming especially when you are new to it.... read on »
Body rotation gives us forward momentum and pressure on the water by activating the core muscles. It also allows the arm to exit and recover over the water naturally. Rotation is key to a smooth freestyle and backstroke, and... read on »
Do you break out in a cold sweat when you see the word backstroke come up in your training? Are refusing to swim backstroke even if it’s beneficial for freestyle swimming? Here are our best tips to thrive while swimming backstroke.
read on »To become better at anything, tracking progress is a necessity to make sure you’re heading in the right direction. A benchmark workout allows you to track progress, by giving you a clear sense of your baseline. By repeating this benchmark... read on »
You have probably seen them laying around on the pool deck in all different colors and sizes. Hand paddles! Swimming with paddles will strengthen your upper body, especially your back muscles, shoulder muscles and triceps. You can also use paddles to imp... read on »
Efficiency and consistency. It is the holy grail of sport. In fact, it is the password to most things in life. How do you become a more efficient and consistent swimmer? It is a question, so frequently asked, we’ve dedic... read on »
We’ve all experienced it — hitting a plateau in swim speed, struggling with breath control during longer swims or flip turns, or battling to master the elusive butterfly stroke. Instead of muddling through on your own, why not kick off the ne... read on »
You've seen them doing it in the pool or at the Olympics. It looks beautiful and effortless and makes your jaw drop. You dream about what it would be like to fly. You want to turn from that caterpillar into a fully-fledged butterflier. If you are rea... read on »
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