swimming blog In the fast lane

A powerful pull-through is a very sought-after skill in freestyle. It’s the skill that makes you go fast. 80% of your speed is determined by it. Luckily, it’s one of the... read on »

Breaststroke has a bit of a bad reputation. Is it because it always looks so slow? Is it because you had to learn it as a child? Or is it because it's the most swum technique amongst elderly? At SwimGym we actually don't know the answer... read on »

Dutch triathlete Rachel Klamer has been internationally succesful for more than a decade. She has participated in three Olympic Games, ranking an astonishing fourth place at the Tokyo Games last year. At 17 years old she tried her very first tr... read on »

Early season open water swimming is normally for the diehards among us, but now it starts to become warmer, more and more of us are giving it a go. Swimming in open water as the sun rises or birds singing and the open blue sky above you is truly magical.... 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.

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 »

There are different opinions on flipturns. Some see them as a pain, some as a rest stop. We see them as a necessity. They tell us a lot about staying relaxed, timing, coordination, breathing and core strength. They are an essential part of swimming like ... read on »

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! Read how slowing dow... read on »

You might have heard that pro swimmers have a good ‘feel for the water’. What does that mean? How does water feel? Well wet, of course, but that is not what they are talking about. In this blog we will try to explain what that means and show ... 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 »