Textbook Technique And Why It Doesn’t Exist

Textbook Technique And Why It Doesn’t Exist

It’s not lost on me that the title of this post will raise some eyebrows. The title shouldn’t be taken too literally; I do feel there are ideal approaches, methodologies, and “rules” to consider when coaching any part of your swim stroke I do believe there are some...
We Don’t Want To Glide

We Don’t Want To Glide

Glide is a word that is synonymous with swimming, especially swimming effortlessly. Athletes always say that they want to glide through the water, talking about making their swimming easier. But actually gliding might not be such good thing when you want to swim...
Posture – It’s Not Just For Running

Posture – It’s Not Just For Running

The main thing I look to assist with when I look at athletes running styles is their posture while running. Good posture will help keep you injury free (apart from over training…!). It will also provide you with more power. However running is only a small part...
Should You Learn Bilateral Breathing?

Should You Learn Bilateral Breathing?

Have you been told or read that you should learn bilateral breathing? Do you know what bilateral breathing is?! What Is Bilateral Breathing? Bilateral breathing is breathing to both sides. It normally equates to breathing on an odd number of strokes – 3, 5, 7...
Get Over The Fear Of The Tumble Turn

Get Over The Fear Of The Tumble Turn

Have you watched people effortlessly swimming up and down, and gracefully flipping over at the wall, bouncing off and swimming the opposite direction? Have you ever wondered how people do it? Or do you watch in fear of trying something like that?! Here’s how you...