Training and Technique
Take your swimming to the next level with tips to perfect your stroke, prevent injury, and become stronger in the water. Learn key drills, skills, and sessions for open water and pool training. Tailor plans for events and challenges. Develop awareness through self-analysis. Experts share knowledge on everything from bodysurfing to bilateral breathing so you can become a proficient outdoor swimmer.
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Training for speed and shorter distances
How can we train effectively and what can we do to improve our speed without compromising our technique and overall…
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Learn to sprint on an endurance swim
Simon Griffiths analyses the value of changing pace on long distance swims
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So you want to swim backstroke outdoors?
Backstroke is perfect for relaxing and admiring the sky, whether it’s clouds, a full moon or a sunrise. It’s also…
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Boost your speed and power in the water
Our new contributing coach Nicola Butler has passion for the pool and a lifetime of sporting prowess and experience. This…
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How to bring open water events and challenges into your training
In May, inland water temperatures in the UK start reaching the point where longer open water swims are possible, if…
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Power up: 9 reasons to train in fins
Outdoor swimming coach and endurance swimmer, Rowan Clarke, tests Speedo’s new swim fins.
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How to prepare for the transition to outdoor swimming
With the first open water events not long away, now is a good time to refresh your open water skills,…
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The importance of rest intervals
Jason Tait explores the importance of rest – an often neglected but vital part of a swim training session.
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How to stay swim fit without an event
Swim Smooth coach Paul Newsome shares how to build a flexible training plan for when you don't have an event…
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Land training for non-competitive swimmers
There are lots of benefits to swimmers from land training, even if you never race.
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Basic swim training: a quick guide for beginners
Pool-based training sessions can be confusing and intimidating if you’ve never swum in a club environment. Here’s a short introduction…
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How to train for winter swimming events
Racing in cold water is very different to dipping, says Simon Griffiths
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How to practice your swimming technique in cold water
Open water swimming and triathlon coach Richard Mowat finds cold water ideal for focusing on swimming technique
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Do you swim more like Bobby Finke or Pan Zhanle?
Look at the difference in average speed for standard race distances for top swimmers and then compare with your own…
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Improve your swimming technique for next year
Paul Newsome explains why stroke technique matters and how to improve it for next year's open water swimming season.
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Why and how to develop your swimming pacing skills
Your pacing may have more impact on your overall swim time than your fitness. Learn how to control it for…
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What are the best pool drills for improving open water skills?
You can still work on your open water skills when you're training in an indoor pool. Swimming coach Cassie Patten…
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Masters swimming: get ready for the pool
Add a new dimension to your swimming with Masters racing, says Simon Griffiths
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Expand your range of swimming gears
Swimming slowly could help you swim faster
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The art and science of tapering
Swim coach Paul Newsome explains the science of tapering – and how to arrive in peak condition for your next swim challenge
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Six ways to get more horizontal while swimming
Improving your body position will help you swim faster for less effort
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How to train in the pool for open water success
American Olympic hopeful Ivan Puskovitch speaks about the training regime that earned him his place in the Paris Olympics
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How can I train to swim long distance front crawl?
British freestyle swimmer and open water coach Cassie Pattern has advice for a 79-year-old swimmer training to swim the Henley…
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Take your front crawl outside
Adapt your swimming to open water: sighting and navigation. Simon Griffiths has your guide.
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MySwimEdge – Using technology to swim faster
We caught up with Igor Shlyonsky, founder of MySwimEdge to learn how his technology helps swimmers analyse their technique
