Swim technique

Get IT RIGHT

Oh, what did I hear you say? You think you can get away with sub-par breathing techniques if you’re doing the back float? Unfortunately, you can’t. Without proper breathing techniques, you wouldn’t even be able to float! Fret not, as I’m here to run you through 6 useful tips that can help with that.

Learn six things you can do to improve your freestyle technique to swim faster without feeling tired.

So many swimmers struggle with their arms and their pull, while doing freestyle. If done incorrectly, you can lose a LOT of energy, making your workout pretty exhausting. Pulling with the wrong technique is probably the most common mistake we see in beginner swimmers! Whether you're a competitive swimmer or just looking to improve your

Keep your joints safe and progress toward your goals with this month-long swimming plan for weight loss. You'll gradually improve your swimming technique while burning calories.

Swimming can be incredibly difficult to master, but it doesn’t have to be! Improve these common freestyle mistakes and you'll be swimming faster in no time!

Whether you're a seasoned athlete, or a beginner dipping your toes into the open water for the first time, you can always improve your technique to make open water swimming more enjoyable.

Backstroke can be a challenge. It’s the only stroke that requires you to be entirely on your back, which raises a few questions -- how are you supposed to swim straight? What’s the best way to stay afloat? We’re breaking down six key aspects of backstroke technique to help every swimmer -- from beginner to

It seems like Katie Ledecky never gets tired…ever. From the 200 freestyle to the 1,500 freestyle, she crushes her competition with effortless speed and endurance, and has won dozens of medals in the process. How does she do it? We’re about to find out! Along the way, we’ll teach you a few pro tips to maintain your power throughout your races and workouts so you can swim just like Katie.

The best way to get better at backstroke? Refine your technique! Regularly incorporating backstroke-specific drills into your warmup (or even a dedicated drill set) can pay off big time when it comes to speed and efficiency in backstroke. Remember: speed doesn’t mean much if your technique isn’t rock solid. Check out 5 of our favorite backstroke drills that help you improve your head position, stroke tempo, rotation and more, plus a free backstroke swim set to try!