Plan your open water swims to make them as safe as possible In this article, we will provide advice, hacks and tips on how to swim safely in open water. Whatever the body of water, be it the sea, a lake, a river, a dock etc. open water swimmers face a number of challenging water … Continue reading How to Swim Safely in Open Water
Month: July 2019
How to Pack for a Swim Meet
To correctly pack for a swim meet requires some pre-planning and consideration In this article, we’ll provide advice, hacks and tips on how to correctly pack for a swim meet or swimming gala. Swimmers need to ensure they have all the kit, equipment, nutrition and hydration they will require for the competition, to enable them … Continue reading How to Pack for a Swim Meet
Morning Swimming Training
As swimmers develop, they may be required to undertake more training. In this article, we’ll provide advice, hacks and tips on establishing routines to make morning swimming training more enjoyable and effective. The importance of morning swimming training As swimmers develop, they may be required to undertake more training. In order to meet that need, … Continue reading Morning Swimming Training
How to Use a Swimming Stopwatch
Being able to correctly use a swimming stopwatch is a key coaching skill In this article, we’ll provide insights, hacks & tips on how to correctly use a swimming stopwatch, and how to record key training and competition information. Stopwatches are an essential piece of a swimming coach’s kit. They accurately time of swimmers during … Continue reading How to Use a Swimming Stopwatch
Swimming Training ‘on the go’
Swimming 'on the go' can help to maintain your fitness and feel for the water while being away from your usual training pool. On Holiday | On Vacation | While Visiting | On Business In this article, we’ll provide advice, hacks and tips on how the importance of swimming training 'on-the-go' and how it can … Continue reading Swimming Training ‘on the go’
How to Use a Swimming Pace Clock
A swimming pace clock enables swimmers to monitor their repeat swims In this article, we’ll provide hacks, insights and tips on how to control the pace and intensity of a training session by correctly using a swimming pace clock. The importance of using a swimming pace clock A swimming pace clock is an important piece … Continue reading How to Use a Swimming Pace Clock
A Competitive Swimming Warm-up
Competitive swimmers need to warm-up correctly In this article, we will provide advice, hacks and tips on how to achieve an effective competitive swimming warm-up, that will help you swim faster. Competitive swimming warm-ups are an area often overlooked in many training programmes. Some swimmers find warm-ups ‘boring’, as they don’t understand their importance. Why … Continue reading A Competitive Swimming Warm-up