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Comparing the stroke of an intermediate level swimmer to the stroke of a pro level swimmer. There are some common mistakes a lot of intermediate level swimmers make, so check this out to see how this should look when compared to a pro level swimmer.

A pull buoy is a great tool and can be found in almost every swimming pool around the world, and a lot of swimmers swear by them. Ever wonder why you speed up when you swim with a pull buoy and overtake faster swimmers? Why does it feel like you are glid... read on »

As a two-time Olympic medal winner and founder of SwimGym, my love and passion for swimming is limitless. Since this would have been the week of swimming at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, I want to share some of my favourite Olympic moments that have inspired ... read on »

Do flipturns make you a better swimmer? Yes, they do. But what are the 5 common mistakes we see from swimmers trying to master the flipturn? How do you avoid making these ... read on »

Are you an early bird or more of a night owl when it comes to swimming? We asked around 100 swimmers what their preference was, and we detail the results with some of the pro’s and con’s. Is there a prefect moment in a day to swim? Let's ... read on »

You're swimming and suddenly this intense hunger hits you. Your stomach feels like a bottomless pit, way more than during other endurance sports. Sound familiar? Let us explain you why (you'll never expect this)...

You have probably seen them laying around on the pool deck in all different colors and sizes. Hand paddles! Swimming with paddles will strengthen your upper body, especially your back muscles, shoulder muscles and triceps. You can also use paddles to imp... read on »

You’ve heard the phrase, “Train – eat – sleep – repeat.” Have you had a look at your recovery regime? How you train, eat and sleep are key to good recovery. Let’s look at the ways in which you can recover and som... read on »

Should I swim backstroke? Must I include backstroke sets in my swimming sessions? And does it benefit my freestyle? These are questions we get asked frequently. And the answer to all is YES. Swim backstroke and here’s why… 

SwimGym believes a good training plan with good workouts are needed to achieve your goals. Especially if you are preparing for a triathlon or open water race. Here are some reasons why we believe you will benefit from following a training plan.