swimming blog In the fast lane

Whether that’s swimming among sea turtles, biking through lava fields, or running up beautiful mountains there is no other sport that can bring you the experiences, adventures and sceneries that triathlon can bring you. Many races have emerged... read on »

Get faster, be able to swim longer distances or lose weight with a training plan that fits your swimming level. Track your progress in your personal account and achieve your goals with our coaching. Go to our ... read on »

The single arm freestyle is used to isolate one arm to really focus on specific elements of your stroke, from the recovery and the catch to the pull-through and push out. It allows you to slow down and take it step by step.

In this video we explain how a snorkel can benefit your swim training. A swim snorkel is a common tool in a swimmers’ equipment bag. If you have never used a snorkel before, it might take some time to get used to it. This is however definitely wort... read on »

First of all - we wish you a happy new year! May the future be healthy and full of swimming. On that note, we have been dreaming about the (crazy) future of swimming. We are getting way ahead of ourselves, and you, in this blog. What might the future loo... read on »

Isn’t that what every swimmer wants? Of course it is. However, if you want to swim faster with less effort, you shouldn't start working on your stroke technique or stroke efficiency. No, you should improve your body position in t... read on »

Are you up for a challenge? Join us with some of our SwimGym coaches, and SwimGym members from our Amsterdam pool, and complete the Sally squat challenge!

You invest a lot of time, money and effort in improving your swimming, but if you are not including video analysis in your swimming routine, that investment could be for nothing. Analysing your stroke through video is the fastest way to improve your stro... read on »

Are there life lessons in swimming? Swimming is so much more than just about the catch or a good kick. It can also speak meaningfully into our lives. What might it say then? Go slow to stay fast, what you get - might be what you need, ... read on »

Welcome to our Halloween workouts! Get some inspiration for your Halloween workout. Go with the flow, and let’s get spooky!