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
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…
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
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…
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…
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
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
Three easy ways to accelerate your swim progress
Swim coach Andrew Sheaff presents three simple strategies that will kick-start some real swim improvement…
Best exercises to improve your swim breathing
Mess up your breathing in the swim and you’ll lose crucial speed. Luckily, Andrew Sheaff has three simple exercises to help you breathe easy…
The forgotten component of swimming improvement
Swimming isn’t just about speed, it’s about speed at an appropriate effort. Andrew Sheaff explains how you can swim at the same speed but with less effort…
How do I know if my swim skills are improving?
We might feel like we’re swimming faster but only the numbers really know, says Andrew Sheaff. Here he explains which numbers are key to big swim gains…
Two swimming drills that improve every skill
Swim coach Andrew Sheaff presents two super easy swim drills that help improve every aspect of your swim performance…
Which muscles does breaststroke use and tone?
Breaststroke is a great workout for the whole body. Here we explain the main muscles it uses, and how swimming breaststroke tones the body
How do I stop feeling out of breath when swimming front crawl?
The most common mistake people make with their breathing in front crawl is thinking they need to take huge lungfuls of air, says Olympic open-water swimmer Keri-Anne Payne. Here she explains why this happens, and how to breathe successfully while swimming
Swimmer’s shoulder: Symptoms, causes and how to treat it
Swimmer’s shoulder is one of the most problematic ailments swimmers face. Here, osteopath James White provides advice on how to diagnose and treat it
The skill that’s missing from most triathletes’ swim pull
You may well have perfect pull positioning and textbook technique, but without this key skill you’ll still be missing out on some significant swim speed. Andrew Sheaff explains…
Does swimming build muscle?
Swimming not only provides a fantastic cardiovascular workout but is also brilliant for strength and muscle development. Physio Ed Orman explains…
How to improve your alignment in the water
Are you struggling to find a streamlined position in your swim? Andrew Sheaff has a surprising solution…
Best sunscreen for swimming in 2024
Looking for the best way to protect your skin while swimming? Then you need a waterproof sunscreen! Here are some to consider, as well as advice on protecting the aquatic environments you may be swimming in
