How to Support Your Child at a Swim Meet: What to Do and What Not to Do
Introduction Swim meets are exciting, emotional, and packed with learning opportunities for young swimmers. The way parents support their child can positively influence confidence, enjoyment, and overall performance. This guide…
The 5 Biggest Mistakes Swimmers Make (And How to Fix Them)
No matter how experienced a swimmer is, technical habits—good or bad—are formed every time they hit the water. And the reality is, most swimmers unknowingly reinforce poor technique simply by…
The Importance of Flexibility and Mobility in Swimming
Swimming is a sport that demands a combination of strength, endurance, technique, and efficiency. While much emphasis is placed on stroke mechanics and power, one often overlooked yet critical aspect…
Cultivate a winning mindset before your swim competition
YOU GOT THIS! The pool beckons, the starting whistle awaits. But before you take the plunge in your next swimming competition, there’s a crucial battle to be won: the mental…
Dive Deep: Mastering Your Mindset Before a Swim Competition
Photo by sydney Rae on Unsplash The pool beckons, the starting whistle awaits. But before you take the plunge in your next swimming competition, there’s a crucial battle to be…
Streamline Your Swim: Why Body Posture Matters in the Pool
Ever wondered why some swimmers glide effortlessly through the water while others seem to be constantly battling resistance? The secret weapon could be something as simple as body posture. Here’s…
Rose Kishinets breaks the 50 backstroke SAPSASA State record – 9 April 2024
9 April 2024 Rose Kishinets breaks the 50 backstroke SAPSASA State record. Well done Rose on your fantastic performance! Many hours have gone into this. Rose has been training for…
SAPSASA State Championships
Good luck to all the swimmers swimming in the SAPSASA State championships. Swim fast have fun
Beyond Just Laps: How to Structure Your Swim Training for Progress
Are you feeling stuck in your swimming improvement? While simply swimming more can help beginners, experienced swimmers need a well-rounded program to reach their full potential. This program should address…
FASTEST FREESTYLE BODY POSITION
The most important thing you can do to get faster with regards to your swim technique is to get your body shape straight and horizontal as close to the top…
Freestyle head position
Think of your body as a seesaw. When one side goes up the other side goes down. Lifting your head to high will cause your hips and legs to sink.…
The Natural 25 metre swimming pool
There’s nothing like swimming in the open water. Making the most of time when away from the swimming pool….Salt, Sea, Sun, Sand.
Mixed pace freestyle endurance set
A warm up with drills and then speed is a good way to practice good technique while going fast.
Masters swim session
Mixed pace set with varying pace throughout. Teaching the body to tolerate higher workloads is an important physical and mental benefit which will translate to faster racing speeds
400’s each one faster
The main set of 4×400 freestyle is swum each one faster which improves muscular endurance and helps a swimmer finish races stronger
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