swimming blog In the fast lane

Kicking hard without going anywhere, can’t speed up or get tired after just one lap? You are probably making one (or all) of these common kicking mistakes. 

Swimming by yourself can raise an important question – how do I improve my swimming? Without a coach, there is nobody there to comment on your technique or to give you feedback and tips on how to improve. But that’s all in the past with the <... read on »

Breaststroke might not seem challenging as a stroke, but in professional swimming it is the most powerful and technical stroke of all. Upgrade your breaststroke to a professional level with these four elements.

You are trying to swim longer distances but you get tired after just a few laps? Or ever wondered why your technique is not improving or why you’re not becoming faster over longer distances? Here’s a thought: swim slower!

You don’t need a physical swim coach to improve your swimming. At SWIMGYM.COM we have created a 10-week online program where you can learn to swim freestyle the fast and easy way. Follow ou... read on »

Swimming laps in the pool is a great way to stay fit and healthy. But it won’t be sufficient to make you a faster, stronger or more efficient swimmer over time. Variation in your training routine is key and sprinting is the most effective way to im... read on »

SwimGym wants to inspire you to become the best swimmer you can be. Last week we launched SWIMGYM.COM, our online coaching platform where you can learn how to improve your swimming, wherever you are. Now you can ‘... read on »

One of the great myths in swimming is that we need to hold our breath while swimming. The other is that we should blow all our air out. In this blog we will explain why both is disadvantageous and how to breathe in the various strokes and stay as cool as... read on »

A well timed stroke is one that looks effortless, without any stop-starts, glitches or hiccups in the movement. It looks as if the swimmer is “gliding” through the water. This is as a result of all the aspects of the stroke being connected se... read on »

Your pull-through is a crucial part of swimming freestyle, and separates pro level swimmers from the others. Pro’s really know how to maximise the pull-through and push a lot of water back quickly. The pull-through is made up of the pull and the pu... read on »