Unlike other cardio workouts like walking or running, swimming is low-impact, which can save your joints from repetitive pounding that can lead to injury. And swimming is a true, full-body cardio ...

Welcome to the “Swim Drill of the Week”. Swimming World will be bringing you a drill, concept, or tip that you can implement with your team on a regular basis. While certain weeks may be more ...

If there’s one thing the #GETSPEEDOFIT challenge has taught me it’s that streamlined strokes are the quick win when it comes to speed in the pool. Less flailing of arms and legs equals less drag and ...

Training doesn’t need to be complicated--sometimes it’s just best to keep things simple, especially when it comes to swimming. This workout, from coach Sara McClarty, does exactly that. It covers some ...

Practising technique is crucial for efficient swimming. If you’re wasting energy by swimming incorrectly, the chances are you’re losing speed. Drill work – focusing on specific elements of your stroke ...

Did you know your kickboard can come in handy for drills other than kicking? This week’s swim workout includes the sailboat drill, which serves as not only a killer core workout it will also teach you ...

Learning how to swim for triathlon can be a daunting task, it is by far the most technical and challenging to learn later in life. But fear not, we’re here to help guide you through the water. As part ...

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