Stroke Length – How Long Is Too Long

Stroke Length – How Long Is Too Long

For many years people have strived for a longer stroke length through the water. In many endurance sports, a key focus is a longer distance for each stroke or stride. But at what point does stroke length become TOO long? The answer really is “IT DEPENDS”....
We Don’t Want To Glide

We Don’t Want To Glide

Glide is a word that is synonymous with swimming, especially swimming effortlessly. Athletes always say that they want to glide through the water, talking about making their swimming easier. But actually gliding might not be such good thing when you want to swim...
Get Over The Fear Of The Tumble Turn

Get Over The Fear Of The Tumble Turn

Have you watched people effortlessly swimming up and down, and gracefully flipping over at the wall, bouncing off and swimming the opposite direction? Have you ever wondered how people do it? Or do you watch in fear of trying something like that?! Here’s how you...
Strength Exercises For Swimming

Strength Exercises For Swimming

Strength Exercises For Swimming I often get asked about what strength exercises for swimming – either to avoid injury or to get faster and stronger. Strength training of any sort can be incredibly useful – but it is only a tool. You can do all the strength...