Swim

The simple trick that will transform your swim kick

Developing an efficient kick will help improve body position and increase speed, but many swimmers approach it wrong. Andrew Sheaff has the solution…
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The drill combination that will improve your catch

Three super simple drills that, when used together, will produce faster and more effective swimming. Andrew Sheaff has the advice and videos to follow…
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Two more ways to challenge your swim drills

To keep improving you need to create new challenges, says swim coach Andrew Sheaff. And one way is to change how you use drills, as he explains here…
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How to strengthen your wrists to improve your swim pull

It's time to pinch a pair of paddles! Why? Because, says swim coach Andrew Sheaff, it'll help build a stronger and more controlled wrist for a more efficient pull stroke…
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When to use two swim drills in the same set

Swim coach Andrew Sheaff presents three ways to combine different swim drills for big performance gains
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Why fatigue is great for learning swim skills

Working on skills when you’re tired is valuable for several reasons, as swim coach Andrew Sheaff explains here…
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How to get more out of your swim drills

Doing the same drills over and over can become boring and won’t improve your swimming. But the solution isn’t to find more drills, it’s to make the same drills more difficult. Here’s how…
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Simple steps to write a great swim workout

Writing a swim workout can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Andrew Sheaff provides some simple steps to follow…
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How to improve swim skill transfer

Are you finding that your drill work isn't transferring into your swimming? The problem could be how you're using those drills. Andrew Sheaff explains…
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How to improve your Ironman swim

Just because the swim in a long-distance triathlon is less than 10% of the total doesn't mean you should ignore training for it in favour of the other two disciplines says Andrew Potter. Here he explains the importance of a successful Ironman swim and how to get faster...
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One simple step to make your swim sessions more productive

To make meaningful progress in the pool takes time, but with time in limited supply for many triathletes what's the best way to focus your session? Andrew Sheaff has the answers…
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How to use your legs properly while you swim

To get better at using your legs while swimming, you need to alternate kicking and swimming as often as possible. Andrew Sheaff explains…
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Jan Frodeno’s top swim tips

The multiple Ironman world champ, Jan Frodeno, on how you can become a faster swimmer, The Magic 5 and why it’s time to ditch the toys
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How to get rid of a stuffy nose after swimming

Tried ear plugs, hay fever tablets and all other remedies, to no avail? Read on to find out how to get rid of a stuffy nose after swimming…
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How to train for your first 3.8km swim

Going long for the first time? John Wood explains how to train for your first long-distance swim
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How to use a swim leg band correctly

Swimming with a band can be a very useful training tool, but it can also be quite hard. Andrew Sheaff explains how to do it easily and effectively…
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A quick trick for more swim speed

Want to improve both your swim speed and your stroke length in no time at all and without any special equipment or expertise? We thought so…
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How science can help us swim faster

Getting faster is the dream for most athletes – but when it comes to swimming, what are the factors working for and against us? From hydrodynamics to marginal gains, we explore how to generate speed in water
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How to swim well without needing swim aids

Are you too reliant on swimming with fins and pull buoys in training? Worried you'll start sinking? Andrew Sheaff has the drills to make you less swim-aid dependent…
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What is a good swim cadence and how can I increase mine?

Confused about swim cadence? John Wood explains what you need to know about swim cadence and how to improve it
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Two simple questions to ask yourself to improve your swim skills

Just ask these two questions after each and every repetition, and you’ll find your swimming improves loads…
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How to maintain your swim skills during hard training

Getting the balance right between fitness gains and skill improvement can be tricky, but luckily swim coach Andrew Sheaff has the strategies you need to achieve both at the same time…
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How to improve endurance doing shorter swim reps

Doing short, sharp swim sessions to build endurance might sounds counterintuitive, but trust me, says swim coach Andrew Sheaff, it works…
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Three easy ways to accelerate your swim progress

Swim coach Andrew Sheaff presents three simple strategies that will kick-start some real swim improvement…
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