The Effortless Swimming Podcast

Nov 17 2024 360 ep. 34 mins 1.3k
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Faster times and better technique aren't a guarantee when you train hard. What really makes a difference to your speed and efficiency in the water? The Effortless Swimming podcast helps make a complex sport really simple to better your swimming. We cover open water swimming, triathlon swimming and pool swimming. Hosted by Australian National swimmer and coach Brenton Ford.

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#358 : How Pro Triathlete Kat Matthews Became A Front Pack Swimmer

Nov 17 2024 45 mins  
What does it take to finish second at the Ironman World Championships? In this episode, I'm joined by professional triathlete, Kat Matthews, who's not only a fierce competitor, but also a source of inspiration for anyone looking to elevate their performance. Kat opens up about the strategies and habits that helped her climb to the top, from staying consistent with her swim training

#357 : Try This Pro Triathletes Top 5 Swim Tips

Nov 11 2024 11 mins  
Mitch Kibby is a professional triathlete who's placed 16th in the 70.3 World Championship. He began his triathlon career without a swimming background, and has gone on to compete with some of the strongest swimmers in the pro field. This is how he did it. 00:22 Introduction 00:57 Favourite cue 01:56 Kick 03:03 Breathing both sides 05:11 Catch and pull 08:38 Developing speed 09:57 L

#356 : Everything I know About Freestyle

Oct 29 2024 34 mins  
With experience coaching over 8,000 swimmers, I'm sharing what really works to improve your freestyle—from finding a relaxed, efficient stroke to mastering the catch and pull. Tune in now! 00:34 Introduction 00:59 The Importance of Relaxation and Breathing 02:54 Reducing Drag for Better Swimming 04:41 Achieving the Perfect Body Position 06:04 Effective Leg Movement and Core Engag

#355 : How To Coordinate Your Freestyle Stroke with Tracey Baumann

Oct 22 2024 44 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Tracey Baumann to explore swim stroke synchronization and body connection for a more efficient swim. We discuss six key synchronization points, the importance of feeling the water, and the role of joint mechanics in creating a powerful stroke. Tracy shares her coaching evolution toward focusing on technique and sensory cues, emphasizing the benefit

#354 : Olympian Reveals Her Freestyle Technique with Kiah Melverton

Oct 08 2024 13 mins  
Kiah Melverton, an Olympian, former world record holder, and World Championship silver medalist, joins us in this episode. Kiah offers advice on improving freestyle technique, highlighting key areas swimmers should focus on to achieve a faster, more efficient stroke. Tune in now! 00:30 Meet Kia Malverton 00:5 Head and Body Position 01:26 Kicking 04:01 Recovery and Catch 05:24 Breat

#353 : Every Adult Swimmer Should Know These This

Oct 01 2024 29 mins  
I’ve spent 25 years helping adults become better swimmers, from beginners to pro triathletes. In this podcast, I’ll share what really works to go from feeling slow and frustrated to swimming fast, efficiently, and effortlessly. 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Balancing Tension and Relaxation 01:34 Reality vs Perception 02:24 Finding Your Unique Swimming Style 03:34 The Importance of

#352 : How To Get Started In Marathon Swimming with Craig Lewin

Sep 25 2024 33 mins  
Today, we’re joined by Craig Lewin, founder of Endurance Swimming, who discovered his passion in the open water. Though he started as an average swimmer in the pool, Craig found his stride in marathon swimming, where endurance and mindset matter more than speed. In this episode, he shares his journey and insights on tackling challenging open water swims. Tune in now! 01:24 Journe

#351 : How to Generate Speed in Freestyle with Ash Delaney

Sep 17 2024 16 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Ash Delaney, coach of Olympic Gold Medalist and 100m freestyle world-record holder Kyle Chalmers. Ash shares his approach to coaching freestyle and offers valuable insights into how swimmers can improve their speed and technique in the water. 00:13 Introduction 00:37 Body Position and Kick Mechanics 01:58 Coaching Kyle Chalmers 03:01 Recov

#350 : The Technology Behind The Men's 100m Freestyle World Record with Jaimie Fuller

Sep 09 2024 46 mins  
Jaimie Fuller is the founder of EO, the creators of the SwimBetter device, which measure the force and direction of a swimmer's hand movements. These devices were used by gold and silver medalists in the 100m freestyle, Pan Zhang Lee and Kyle Chalmers, in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics. Tune in now! 00:00 Introduction 02:08 Top Swimmers Using eo SwimBETTER 05:55 Downward Force i

#349 : The Real Story Behind The Women's 10km Open Water At Paris with Sharon van Rouwendaal and Moesha Johnson

Sep 03 2024 43 mins  
The women's 10km open water race at the Paris Olympics was a thrilling and grueling event that saw Sharon Van Rouwendaal of the Netherlands and Moesha Johnson of Australia showcase extraordinary endurance and strategy. Taking out the gold and silver medals, Sharon and Moesha put together a race for the ages. In this episode, we dive into the details of the race and how it played ou