Welcome to the “Swim Drill of the Week”. Swimming World will be bringing you a drill, concept, or tip that you can implement with your team on a regular basis. While certain weeks may be more ...
Not all swim drills are created equal. Some drills are very effective at helping you improve your technique, others have little to no impact, and some drills can actually be counterproductive for your ...
Swim freestyle with your head out of the water. Look forward as if you were sighting a buoy or landmark in open water. Keep your head out of the water for the entire 25 to strengthen your neck muscles ...
Welcome to the “FINIS Tip of the Week.” Swimming World will be bringing you a topic that we’ll explore with drills and concepts for you to implement with your team on a regular basis. While certain ...
Who says getting faster can’t be fun, too? This weekend swim workout from Coach Sara McLarty is full of funky drills to prepare you for the unpredictability of an open-water swim. Though you might get ...
The density of water means you get more resistance from every pull or kick than you would on land, and these drills really make that work for you. Swimming laps already does a lot to build your upper ...
Did you know your kickboard can come in handy for drills other than kicking? This week’s swim workout includes the sailboat drill, which serves as not only a killer core workout it will also teach you ...
Looking to improve your swimming technique, speed, and power? Elite GB triathlete and swimming coach John Wood explains ten essential swim drills that should be a staple in your training plan. Here’s ...
Struggling to nail your front crawl swim and think you need to put some hours in to bring your technique up to speed? Learn how to improve your front crawl technique and make the most of your time in ...
Swimming with one arm ahead of you and one arm to your side, propel yourself for a length with only your kick. Focus on being horizontal in the water, keeping a soft leg and kicking from the hips. As ...
Practising technique is crucial for efficient swimming. If you’re wasting energy by swimming incorrectly, the chances are you’re losing speed. Drill work – focusing on specific elements of your stroke ...
The density of water means you get more resistance from every pull or kick than you would on land, and these drills really make that work for you. Swimming laps already does a lot to build your upper ...