Get This Swim Start Right and You Can Save Free Seconds Before You Even Start Swimming.
The video explains how a proper beach‑start technique can shave precious seconds from a triathlon swim segment. Athletes are urged to lift their feet high and swing them outward as they sprint toward the water, while keeping elbows wide to raise the torso. This clears the shallow surf, preventing the drag and loss of balance that occurs when runners plunge into waist‑deep water. The presenter cites a recent half‑Ironman where the fastest swimmers secured the front pack simply by exiting the sand cleanly, whereas those who stepped directly into the water fell behind. He notes that once water reaches waist depth, athletes must transition to a prone position before beginning the swim. By rehearsing this exit, competitors can maintain momentum, avoid early fatigue, and improve their overall race standing. Coaches are encouraged to incorporate beach‑start drills into training plans to capitalize on these marginal gains.
How To Conquer The English Channel When You Live In The Desert with Brendan Cullen
The Effortless Swimming podcast featured Brendan Cullen, a 52‑year‑old sheep and cattle station manager from the Australian outback, who completed the English Channel in 2022 despite growing up far from any pool or coastline. Cullen’s journey began with a chance...
Secrets To Fast Freestyle with Steph Clutterbuck
The video features professional triathlete Steph Clutterbuck dissecting the mechanics behind her viral freestyle, moving beyond Instagram clips to explain how she consistently posts top‑10 swim splits at world‑class events. Clutterbuck emphasizes that head position must adapt—lower in the pool, higher...
Think Tricep Extension and Press Back Toward the Hip so the Press Back Drives the Forward Reach
The video breaks down a specific rowing cue: think of the triceps extension and press back toward the hip at the peak of the stroke to maximize propulsion. Instead of lifting the hand upward, the athlete should drive the water...
Let the Arm Close in Through the Back Half so You Can Use the Tricep and Lats More Effectively
The video focuses on a subtle but powerful swimming adjustment: drawing the arm close to the torso during the back half of the pull. By narrowing the space between the upper arm and the body, swimmers can better harness triceps...
If Your Stroke Feels Rushed, Try This
The video teaches swimmers a straightforward mental cue—counting "1 2 3" repeatedly—to establish a steady freestyle rhythm. By internalizing this simple pattern before stepping into the pool, athletes can synchronize their arm pull, breathing, and body roll without relying on...
Why You've Been Taught To Over-Rotate
The video tackles a pervasive flaw among novice swimmers: excessive body rotation, or over‑rotation, which compromises balance and power. It contrasts the flat‑body approach—where hips and shoulders stay level—with the opposite extreme of rotating 90°, explaining why both extremes hinder...
The Real Reason You Are Out Of Breathe
The video addresses why swimmers who have logged six months or more of training still gasp for air before reaching the 50‑meter mark, pinpointing breathing rhythm and body position as the hidden culprits. The coach explains that an immediate, full exhale...
Keep Rotation Closer to a Controlled 45° so the Lead Side Keeps Pressing Forward
The video concentrates on refining swim rotation by keeping the lead side pressing forward and limiting the chest opening to a controlled 45‑degree angle, rather than a wide 90‑degree split. The coach stresses entering the water with a light hand, using...
If You’re Training for an Ironman, Your Swim Might Be Missing This…
The video teaches Ironman swimmers that speed alone isn’t enough; the focus should be on three core skills—upper-body propulsion, efficient timing, and strategic positioning. Coach stresses pulling with the arms and torso while minimizing kick, using tools like paddles and pull...
These 3 Things Will Tell You if Your Stroke Is Actually Improving…
The video advises swimmers to stop fixating on 100‑meter pace and instead look for three tangible signals that indicate genuine improvement in their stroke. First, an awkward or noticeably different feel during the pull suggests the body is adapting to a...
🌎Champion Distance Freestyler Sam Short Breaks Down His Fav Set and the Hardest Set He’s Ever Done
In a recent interview, champion distance freestyler Sam Short breaks down the set he enjoys most and the most grueling workout he’s ever attempted, offering a window into elite training methodology. His favorite set, performed before the World Championships, strings together...
Only 6 Swimmers In History Have Done This
Sam Short—identified in the interview as Samuel Shaw—is one of only six swimmers ever to break 3:41 in the long-course 400 free, and the video breaks down how his combination of massive volume (around 80 km/week), a powerful lope-style stroke...
How Long Does It Take to Change Your Stroke?
Changing a swim stroke typically takes longer than swimmers expect but faster than they fear: for most people training three times a week, noticeable improvements and habit formation appear in about 2–3 months. Progress speed depends on the specific technique...