We always talk about swimming on our sides, and here is a great drill to work on holding that position. Why Do It: There are four reasons why we want to get right on our sides: – Minimising frontal resistance – only half the body will be in the water....
Today’s video is more of an idea than a drill, something to aim for to be a better, faster, more efficient swimmer. If you watch closely, the swimmer’s technique doesn’t change from swimming slowly to when she sprints. Why Do It: Swimming in the...
As with what we’ve done in the swimming, posture and core control is key to running efficiently, fast and importantly injury free. Most of us are aware of the need to work on our core – but very few know how to put it to any use. Why Do It: By keeping a...
So many athletes come to me complaining of how swimming is really hard work for them. A large number of triathletes complain about sinking legs – unless they are swimming in a wetsuit. The thing with triathletes is that they have a tendancy to have very dense...
With triathlon season now coming into full swing in the UK, and the Open Water challenge swims not far off, learning to swim effectively with head up is important. As any of my swimmers will tell you, its one of the few times I will tell them to look forward; if...
One way of developing your swimming is to mix up your strokes. I am a big advocate of swimming backstroke and breaststroke to maximise the feel athletes have for the water and and understanding for what makes them move forwards. This week’s drill is primarily a...
