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There is no doubt that great swimmers have great mobility. The most successful Olympian of all time, Micheal Phelps, is claimed to be double-jointed due to the fact that his mobility is out of this world. Luckily enough he doesn’t have extra joints... read on »

When you think endurance training, you think lengthly distances of non stop swimming. That shouldn’t be the case. Endurance trainings is made up of intervals with plenty of variation. It teaches you how to pace and to maintain your technique, while... read on »

The importance and function of the kick is often misunderstood among triathletes. Many triathletes are told that they shouldn’t kick during races, to “save the legs” for the bike and run. Especially because the kick doesn’t create... read on »

A New Year’s resolution feels like a firm decision to do something. Doesn’t it? Made in that place of drunken enthusiasm on the eve of the New Year. What if resolutions turn out to be less firm than we think? Goals on the other hand provide s... read on »

Controversy in the swimming universe doesn’t get bigger than this. To be Bi or not to be! By Bi, we mean are you a bilateral breather or not? ‘Bilateral’ refers to breathing to both sides, of course. Why does bilateral breathing improve... read on »

When watching top swimmers perform at the highest level, do you ever ask yourself how they get that typical swimmers body? A muscular but lean build, with broad shoulders, defined lats, abs and triceps. A swimmers build can be acquired with dedicated tra... read on »

Do flipturns make you a better swimmer? Yes, they do. But what are common mistakes we see from swimmers trying to master the flipturn? How do you avoid making these mistak... read on »

Have you spotted one in your pool? A character – a swimming character. Someone who exhibits quirky behaviour that makes you laugh or cry. Like Save-Up Sally, who swims easy all practice until the end when she still has energy to pass everyone.... read on »

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 »

Always wanted to learn how to dive off the blocks like a competition swimmer? Now is your chance! Join our Dive Clinic this Friday, November 11th, at the Marnixbad in Amsterdam from 21:00-22:00 and start diving like a pro. Plus... read on »