swimming blog In the fast lane

A New Year’s resolution feels like a firm decision to do something. Doesn’t it? Made in that place of drunken enthusiasm on the eve of the New Year. What if resolutions turn out to be less firm than we think? Goals on the other hand provide s... 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 watching top swimmers perform at the highest level, do you ever ask yourself how they get that typical swimmers body? A muscular but lean build, with broad shoulders, defined lats, abs and triceps. A swimmers build can be acquired with dedicated tra... 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 again. Are you frustrated by not having the answer? We got you. Kick more, exhale and don’t lif... read on »

Body rotation gives us forward momentum and pressure on the water by activating the core muscles. It also allows the arm to exit and recover over the water naturally. Rotation is key to a smooth freestyle and backstroke, and... read on »

Do you fear swimming longer distances? Do you not feel prepared for swims longer than 500 meters? You are not alone. Many swimmers stay in the comfort zone of shorter distances because they do not know how to approach or train for longer distances. We ta... read on »

Isn’t that what every swimmer wants? Of course it is. However, if you want to swim faster with less effort, you shouldn't start working on your stroke technique or stroke efficiency. No, you should improve your body position in t... read on »

Are you up for a challenge? Join us with some of our SwimGym coaches, and SwimGym members from our Amsterdam pool, and complete the Sally squat challenge!

You invest a lot of time, money and effort in improving your swimming, but if you are not including video analysis in your swimming routine, that investment could be for nothing. Analysing your stroke through video is the fastest way to improve your stro... read on »

Are there life lessons in swimming? Swimming is so much more than just about the catch or a good kick. It can also speak meaningfully into our lives. What might it say then? Go slow to stay fast, what you get - might be what you need, ... read on »