swimming blog In the fast lane

To become as efficient with your energy as possible you should aim for a flawless technique. You can easily feel lost with all tips and tricks available to you online or given by your coach. Here at SwimGym we like to incorporate drills into every sessio... read on »

We have all seen competitive swimmers swim with such ease and smoothness. The way their arms move over the water looks like it does not cost them any energy at all. The arm recovery is when swimmers take a tiny break from swimming after each pull-th... read on »

Do you want to improve your swimming technique in just one day? Now is your chance! Saturday, June 11th 2022, a brand-new Training Day is on the program in our Amsterdam pool. Have your technique analysed on video by our top coaches... read on »

For professional swimmers, kicking on an easy pace during a swim workout is the time to catch up on social talk with fellow team members. For most amateur swimmers, the words 'kicking' and 'easy pace' don't really go together. Let alo... read on »

It’s not easy you know. Knowing what breathing pattern to employ when swimming. Breathing while swimming is hard enough as it is. Breathing to one side may be the only way you know. You get scared or anxious thinking about being asked to breathe to... read on »

Timing is really important in freestyle and determines the continuity of the stroke. Bad timing means there is a misfire in your stroke, stopping and starting the forward momentum. Of course, this is not what we want. We want to transition... read on »

Too fast is a blast but it doesn’t last. Did you know that the first 100 meters in your long-distance swim is crucial to setting you up for a good race? In fact, you can mess up your race in the first 100 meters by going too fast. Why... read on »

Professionals make swimming look effortless. Yet, it takes everything to become the unstoppable swimmer. Pros focus on every tiny detail even if it adds 1% to their performance. Proper nutrition is one of the details. Without it, progress will stagnate. ... read on »

Do you want to know how to put the fun back into your swimming? Get creative. There is no “B” for boring in swimming, so don’t let yourself or others convince you there is. Swimming is so much more than just swimming up and down. It is ... read on »

“How do I stop my legs from sinking in freestyle?” Swimmers all around the world are asking themselves this same question time and time again. Are you frustrated by not having the answer? We got you. Kick more, exhale and don’... read on »