Swimming Articles

Anita on Equipment

Swimming is a relatively cheap sport compared to many. All you really need is a pair of bathers and a towel. More...

Building Blocks of Swimming

In the this article we will cover streamlining, pressure points, body position and breathing. More...

Eating for sport

All athletes need a well balanced diet, and young growing children participating in a sport such as swimming need to be particularly conscious of eating the right foods for their growing bodies. More...

How to create “Flow State” swimmers

Flow State or fluid swimming is a highly elusive quality that is rarely found even amongst the top competitive swimmers of today. More...

Swimming Articles

None of the four competitive swimming strokes can be developed to their maximum if the fundamentals aren’t firmly established first. Most stroke fl... More...

Teaching the Fundamentals Part 2 - Floating

The following drills can be used concurrently for both head and body position. More...

Getting Faster by Going Slower

All good coaches and teachers understand the importance of swimming drills that are an essential ingredient in any good swimming programme. More...

Maintaining Fitness Through the Off-Season

Masters swimmers seem to fall into two distinct categories - those swimming for fitness and those seeking improvements against the clock. More...

Road Rules for Safe Swimming

Swimming in a lane is just like driving on the road. In Australia we drive on the left-hand side. More...

Quality Training for Masters Swimmers

For those who like to compete in any of the proliferation of Masters competitions or open water events. More...