Fitness & Wellness
Walking barefoot on the sand is one of the pleasures of a day at the beach, but chances are you’ll need footwear at least part of the time. The pier …
Training & Technique
– A stable head position in backstroke is key to getting the most out of your stroke. I think about my head and spine being my stable center, which my …
Just for Women
Last month we provided a checklist of 10 essential items to pack in a beach bag. This time we’re revisiting the topic with a focus on mums and kids. If …
Training & Technique
Let’s start by pointing out that shoulder rotation is extremely important for the freestyle and backstroke. But take note, overdoing it can easily be counter-productive. To illustrate this, let’s debunk …
Training & Technique
Level: advanced One of the most common dilemmas in the world of sport is: how to make the best use of your capacities to achieve your set goals? This means …
Training & Technique
When Adam Peaty walked through the doors at City of Derby in January 2009 awaiting him was Mel Marshall. Mel is a former Great Britain swimmer who won world, European …
Training & Technique
Core stability is now a key term in modern sports jargon. It may be defined as stability in the “centre, heart or nucleus” of the body, but in the sports …
A Swimmer's life
Swimming is a sport which takes years of practice to even begin to understand concepts like technique and racing strategies. That is why a large portion of swimmers have started …
Fitness & Wellness
As beach season gets underway, many parents are concerned about protecting their children from the harmful effects of the sun’s UV rays. Sun is the best source of vitamin D, …
Elite Team
Sette Colli is definitely one of the year’s highlights. Held at the impressive outdoor ‘Stadio Del Nuoto’ in Rome, the venue is a favourite to many National and International swimmers. …