Improve swimming technique

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

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.

Breathing is one of the most simple and natural occurring processes in our body- something we barely have to think about, something we take for granted, and something that can have a much larger effect on our performance in the pool than we realize. So why not maximize it? In this article, I take a look at some pool and dryland breathing exercises for swimmers to increase lung capacity, enforce proper breathing technique, and lower stress before a big race for enhanced performance.

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.

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

This easy 30 minute swim workout will burn fat and help you reach your goals. Swimming is a great exercise for anyone looking to improve their fitness. It's an especially great workout for beginners and those who may have suffered previous joint injuries. If you're a beginner though, it’s best to get the right kind of start with your workouts. Tap the pin for an easy 30 minute swim workout for beginners get started and find success in swimming!

Looking to improve your speed and efficiency in the water? Start with proper body position. Here are some ways to improve body position and why it’s so crucial for faster swimming.

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!

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.