The Little Things That Make A Big Difference
Have you ever been to an expensive restaurant and made to feel like a celebrity? It’s because of ‘one percenters’. The little things that make a big difference. They pull your chair out for you, they call you ‘Sir’, the meals are presented well…it doesn’t take much extra effort but the ...
The Three Types Of Freestyle Technique
When we run workshops for swimmers, one of the things we cover is the different types of freestyle. You know that not everyone has swims with the same style or rhythm in freestyle. This video provides a great breakdown of the different freestyle techniques. There’s more than one way to swim, and any coach that [...] ...
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How To Pick The Right Wetsuit
It’s not easy picking a wetsuit. There are dozens of brands out there, each claiming to have the latest breakthrough in wetsuit technology. When it comes to picking a wetsuit only a few things really matter. I use the 2XU Elite model for the following reasons. Flexibility A good wetsuit will have highly flexible material ...
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How To Breathe In Freestyle Without Choking On Water
Last week I speaking to an Effortless Swimming client and he mentioned he was having trouble breathing in freestyle. It’s a common problem. The solution comes down to two things. Your stroke (swimming technique) and your breathing technique (ability to control your breathing). The breathing technique is rarely spoken about, ...
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How To Increase Lung Capacity With Swimming
If you’ve ever wondered why some swimmers could challenge a fish in a breath-holding competition, and others can’t hold their breath long enough to say the word ‘fish’, this might be the most important article you ever read. Imagine swimming at a faster pace for longer because you learned a simple exercise ...
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What Do ‘Chill’ Pills, Upper Bodies and Meditative Breathing Have To Do With Buoyancy?
Are you sick of feeling like a brick in the water? Do you sometimes think that floating is impossible, and you were cursed with negative buoyancy as a child? Fear not. Everybody can float. If your big, small, tall or tiny it doesn’t matter. Even if you’re a Hawaiian Iron-man (with NO body fat to [...] ...
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The Best Example Of Drafting I Have Ever Seen
I’m often asked by triathletes and open water swimmers if drafting makes a difference. What is drafting? Drafting is using the wave and current created by another swimmer to help pull you through the water. Why should you draft? You conserve up to 15% more energy than when your not drafting Speed is increased by [...] ...
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Did you hear about Phelps?
Michael Phelps has awesome technique. He is the best swimmer in the world because he can travel through the water with speed, but stay relaxed and controlled at the same time (this is key guys’). There is more to Phelps than his technique though. Check it out in the great article by ESPN. Michael Phelps [...] ...
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How to Swim Faster – The Little Known Secret Used by Successful Swimmers
Effective propulsive movements in swimming are performed SLOW to FAST. Unlike other sports such as running or rowing, your arms won't be moving at a constant speed throughout the stroke. Find out why... ...
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