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Swimmers are extreme athletes. Can you imagine eating 8000 calories a day, shaving every inch of your body or training every single day for 6 years straight? Probably not, but professional swimmers do. Keep reading to find out the extremes swimmers ... read on »

Are you new to open water swimming or in need of some refreshing? It's extremely important to be safe and confident in open waters. Therefore we created this guide. It will prepare you with the right equipment, safety measures and tools to have the g... read on »

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 »

In freestyle, the (flutter)kick can add up to 10% to your speed when you’re swimming at a hard pace. That is if your kick is efficient and well trained. So why is it important to train your kick on a regular basis if it adds so little to your swimm... read on »

Should I learn to swim backstroke? Must I include backstroke in my swimming sessions? And does it benefit my freestyle? These are questions we get asked frequently. And the answer to all is YES. Swimming backstroke has a lot of benefits and here is ... read on »

Swimming demands a lot from you. You need great body awareness to be able to float and control your body position, you need to coordinate your limbs to create propulsion, you need enough flexibility to locate your shoulders in a strong position, and let&... read on »

When you’re not training with a swim coach, it is quite challenging to maintain or improve your technique. When swimming by yourself you’re not able to analyse or get feedback on your stroke. However, there a few ‘hacks' and ex... read on »

It’s a common misconception that you aren’t in need of hydration during your swim practice since you don’t notice how much you sweat in the pool. Indeed, you sweat less in comparison to non-water sports, but there are a few very go... read on »

It’s early and dark outside. You are struggling to get out of bed and go to the pool. Or you had a busy day and can't find the strength to hit the pool. Familiar right? Have you wondered how the best athletes stay motivated ... read on »

Efficiency and consistency. It is the holy grail of sport. In fact, it is the password to most things in life. How do you become a more efficient and consistent swimmer? It is a question, so frequently asked, we’ve dedic... read on »