Training & Technique
Alternate breathing and perfectly balanced freestyle swimming
You will have certainly heard about alternate freestyle breathing, but have you ever wondered what the real benefits are? Alternate breathing means breathing every three strokes or, rather, the ability …
Training & Technique
Butterfly: may the force be with you
The butterfly is, without a shadow of a doubt, the most energy-sapping stroke. You consume twice as many (kilo)calories swimming the butterfly than swimming freestyle. For this reason and because …
Training & Technique
Swimming for the older age group – try this set!
Swimming is considered to be one of the most popular sports in many European countries. Despite it could be considered a “boring” sport; it has now overtaken football and many …
Training & Technique
3 tips for a faster turn
Turns can give you an incredible advantage if performed properly. A well-executed turn will allow you to accelerate after pushing off the wall so that you reach the right speed …
Training & Technique
Learn all the different ways of using the Swim Keel!
The Swim Keel is an innovative arena training aid that will soon become an essential part of your training sessions. The Swim Keel is an innovative training aid patented by …
Training & Technique
How to make your swimsuit last longer
You chose it from so many others due to its distinctive pattern and other features that none of the others had, but now look at it, dull and lifeless and …
Training & Technique
Butterfly, improve your endurance!
Swimmers often face the problem of trying to finish a 200m butterfly without living a near-death experience. These 3 drills will help you develop and increase your cardiovascular and respiratory …
Training & Technique
Let’s learn how to turn
Just as important as working on your technical swimming skills, it is vital there is almost no break while performing turns for a training session to be really effective. In …
Training & Technique
Swimming technique: 360° butterfly leg kick
An exercise to improve your feel for the water suitable for all ages. Everything complicated about being in the water can be summed up in the various aspects of the …
Training & Technique
How to write a training plan
An arena coach explains how to write a training plan. Here are all the tips you need to devise a training session to make the most of your time. In …
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