For most athletes, getting better at swimming requires stroke improvements such as head position, arm movements/timing, kicking, rotation, etc. Making changes to current muscle memory is difficult and takes [...]
One of the first struggles we typically see with adults that are new to swimming when they come in for a private lesson or to our Swim 101 class [...]
Learn how to swim with the pace clock—If you can teach yourself pacing in the pool by swimming on timed intervals that include your swim and your rest time, [...]
Efficient kicking requires flexible ankles and a pointed foot. To increase flexibility, use fins during kick sets. You can also regularly stretch your ankles by kneeling and sitting back [...]
Body rotation is important with proper swim technique. Your body should rotate along its long axis in which your hips and shoulders should only rotate approximately 45 degrees above/below [...]
Change out swim googles when they become difficult to see out of due to fogging or scratches. It's amazing how having a clearer view under water can brighten your [...]
One of the keys to an efficient swim stroke is accelerating through the pull. Arm recovery out of the water should be slow and controlled while the underwater pull [...]
One of the biggest mistakes a triathlete can make is not spending time in the pool during the off season. Swim endurance and speed are built slowly and over [...]
One common swimming problem is a high head position which causes the rest of the body to drop. Look straight down at the bottom of the pool at all [...]
Many triathletes have a difficult time motivating themselves to get to the pool for a solo swim workout. Training with a group is a great way to combat this [...]
Use of short fins or zoomers is a great way to improve your kick if you tend to have weak ankles or kick from the knee. The larger surface [...]
Good hand entry is critical for an efficient swim stroke. The hand should enter the water about 12-18" in front of the head and in line with the shoulder. Coach [...]
