swimming blog In the fast lane

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. We will describe the results with some of the pro’s and con’s. Is there a prefect moment in a day to swi... read on »

Have you spotted one in your pool? A character – a swimming character. Someone who exhibits quirky behaviour that makes you laugh or cry. Like Save-Up Sally, who swims easy all practice until the end when she still has energy to pass everyone.... read on »

Breaststroke has a bit of a bad reputation. Is it because it always looks so slow? Is it because you had to learn it as a child? Or is it because it's the most swum technique amongst elderly? At SwimGym we actually don't know the answer... read on »

There will always be inside jokes and things you can relate to as a swimmer. This also means there are things non-swimmers will never understand. We all know these awkward questions. But no worries, you are not alone in this, we’re in this together... read on »

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 »

The technique of swimming is quite complex. But when you break it down, it basically comes down to two elements: (1) creating propulsion to move forward and (2) minimizing your resistance in the water. Your body position plays a huge role in this, here i... 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 laps in the pool is a great way to stay fit and healthy. But it won’t be sufficient to make you a faster, stronger or more efficient swimmer over time. Variation in your training routine is key and sprinting is the most effective way to im... read on »

Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a swimmer and her coach. She asked the question that every swimmer would ask, “Coach, how can I become better at flip turns?” The coach looked hard at her, down the length of pool and then ... read on »

What makes a pro swimmer a pro swimmer? Or when do you know you've gone from an intermediate swimmer to an advanced swimmer? These are the questions we’re going to answer in this blog and hopefully give you insight into how you can measure... read on »