Building your own swim session is easy. The key to making a good workout is to have an intention, a singular focus for the session itself be it speed, endurance, form, force/power, or pacing. Endurance will have longer distances at more controlled efforts while sprint...
Dealing with majority multisport athletes, I get asked a lot of questions about how quick swimmers feel they could go. It was not so much the conflict, but more the complete spectrum between those who felt it was impossible to become a good swimmer, and those who felt...
This is the most common question I hear. If I had to give only a one-phrase answer, then it is summed up to “optimizing triple flexion-triple extension”. Now what does that mean? Triple flexion-triple extension is the position of the legs during running. This position...
I’m often asked how to maximize pool time and prevent boredom. My answer is simple: Make It fun! Here are 10 ways to make swimming fun 1. Switching up the time of day you swim can have a huge impact on your performance and overall mood. 2. Swim with your friends. Meet...
Last week we looked at how posture really can affect body position, control and the ease at which you swim. This week we just focus on one of those elements – where your optimal head position is. There are four things that head position will affect in your...
Good body positioning is truly important to swimming because of how alien water is to move through for us as humans. Strong swim posture is key to getting this right. Growing up – and at various points in your life – it’s likely you have been told to...
