How To Stay Focused In Training
Staying focused in training is what separates the toughest swimmers from the slackers. Sam Ashby gives some tips as to how he maintains motivation, concentration and effort in training. We talk more about elite level swimming in World’s Best Swimmer.
Swimming Workouts: 6 Structured Pool Sessions for Every Level

Effortless Swimming · Training By Brenton Ford · Updated August 2026 TL;DR: Six complete swimming workouts below — speed, aerobic, race pace, distance, lactic tolerance and recovery — taken from the training manual I’ve used to take a Masters squad to back-to-back national titles. Each session lists warm-up, main set and cool-down, with guidance to […]
Strength Training Exercises For Swimming

One of the fastest ways to improve in swimming is to add strength training to your program. This might bring back memories of ‘hitting the gym’ or dragging yourself out of bed on a cold, icy morning to exercise. Luckily things have changed. It’s now possible to increase your strength and endurance without slugging away […]