Timing is really important in freestyle and determines the continuity of the stroke. Bad timing means there is a misfire in your stroke, stopping and starting the forward momentum. Of course, this is not what we want. We want to transition... read on »
A quick update from us at SwimGym to let you know that this weekly newsletter is going to be our last edition that we will send to you by email. From now on, you can check our weekly theme, free workout and other swim tips at www.swimgym.com/this... read on »
Have you ever noticed those swimmers that just seem to drive every stroke with so much power, causing them to glide through the water. As you might already know, in swimming the propulsion comes mostly from your pull. However the propulsion could be... read on »
Do you want to know how to put the fun back into your swimming? Get creative. There is no “B” for boring in swimming, so don’t let yourself or others convince you there is. Swimming is so much more than just swimming up and down. It is ... read on »
Do you ever feel powerless and slow during a swim workout? Chances are that you haven’t fuelled your body properly before you dove in the water. Whether you’re training for a triathlon, swimming competition or just for fun, it&... read on »
You’re daydreaming about your afternoon swim when you hear something about power and how to make swimmers faster. This immediately draws your attention, because, like every swimmer, we want to go faster but find it difficult to add more power to ou... read on »
A powerful pull-through is a very sought-after skill in freestyle. It’s the skill that makes you go fast. 80% of your speed is determined by it. Luckily, it’s one of the... read on »
You've seen them doing it in the pool or at the Olympics. It looks beautiful and effortless and makes your jaw drop. You dream about what it would be like to fly. You want to turn from that caterpillar into a fully-fledged butterflier. If you are rea... read on »
“How do I stop my legs from sinking in freestyle?” Swimmers all around the world are asking themselves this same question time and time again. Are you frustrated by not having the answer? We got you. Kick more, exhale and don’... read on »
Breaststroke has a bit of a bad reputation. Is it because it always looks so slow? Is it because you had to learn it as a child? Or is it because it's the most swum technique amongst elderly? At SwimGym we actually don't know the answer... read on »
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