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Even though swimming is a low impact sport, swimmers who regularly swim are prone to shoulder pains, also known as "swimmer's shoulder". Luckily you can prevent shoulder injuries as a swimmer, to achieve this there are some key elements we ... 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

One of the most challenging parts of swimming is the catch, which is the beginning of the pull-through. It combines mobility with power and timing. Swimmers of all levels believe that keeping your elbow high during the catch is ... read on »

Breaststroke might not seem challenging as a stroke, but in professional swimming it is the most technical stroke of all. It’s extremely elegant to watch. Power is balanced with timing and coordination, while gliding through the water in the most s... read on »

Frustrated with your lack of progress in the pool? Don’t underestimate the power of keeping it simple, stupid. Overthinking can also hurt your swimming. Do you want to improve your swimming in three easy ways? These 3 quick fixes will change y... read on »

The only necessary pieces of equipment for swimming are a swimsuit, a cap and a goggle. If you have any intention to improve your swimming however, some extra tools will definitely come in handy. Looking to improve your technique or to build some strengt... read on »

Many swimmers like to only breathe to their favorite side. They do not breathe to both sides simply because it doesn’t feel natural. Yet, refusing to breathe bilaterally (to both sides) isn’t the solution. Bilateral breathing has too many ben... read on »