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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Triathlon Swimming: Insight for Beginners to Advanced Triathlete Swimmers. Learn how to swim faster and with ease with training tips and triathlon swimming advice from Tri Swim Coach and distinguished Ironman professionals and triathlon coaches. Kevin Koskella is a world-renowned triathlon swim coach with over 27 years of swimming experience. This podcast has tips, stories, adventures, and overall entertainment and education regarding swimming and triathlon. Join our community that contains ...
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#350 : The Technology Behind The Men's 100m Freestyle World Record with Jaimie Fuller
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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…
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#349 : The Real Story Behind The Women's 10km Open Water At Paris with Sharon van Rouwendaal and Moesha Johnson
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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 detail…
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#348 : How To Adapt Your Stroke For Triathlon Swimming with Bek Keat
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Join former 6x Ironman Distance Champion and high-performance triathlon coach, Bek Keat, as she shares her insights on adapting your swimming stroke from the pool to the open water. Discover the changes triathletes must make to swim effectively in challenging conditions such as chops, waves, and crowded environments. Beck also reflects on her journ…
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#347 : Building Swim-Specific Strength The Smart Way with Sandra Harrell
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In today's episode, Dr. Sandra Harrell, a former 5-time NCAA All-American swimmer and physical therapy expert, shares her insights on injury prevention, strength training, and performance optimization. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Harrell covers the importance of consistent strength training, nutrition, and recovery. Her tips are valuable …
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#346 : The Ins And Outs Of SwimRun (& Why It's One Of The Fastest Growing Endurance Sports) with The Löw Tide Böyz
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We're thrilled to have Chipper and Chris, the powerhouse duo behind the Löw Tide Böyz, join us. Based in Northern California, this dynamic SwimRun team is on a mission to grow the sport of SwimRun and bring it to the forefront of endurance athletics. In this episode, we'll explore why many endurance athletes are making the transition to this sport.…
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#345 : How To Cut Your Learning Time In Half with James Anderson
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James Anderson is an Australian-based international speaker, author, and educator passionate about helping people become better learners. In today’s episode, we cover how to fast-track our improvement as swimmers, when and how to use feedback on our technique, as well how to develop the skill of learning for better results in our swimming, work and…
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#344 : Finding Rhythm And Connection In Your Freestyle with Tracey Bauman
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Today, we’re excited to welcome Tracey Bauman back to the podcast! She was a hit on episode 338, where we discussed making swimming more comfortable and efficient. In this episode, we’ll dive deeper into building a strong connection between your torso, legs, and arms, and the importance of good posture and alignment. We’ll also explore the benefits…
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#343 : How To Stop Your Arm From Dropping Like A Rock
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In today’s episode, we’re diving into a Q&A session where I will answer your questions submitted on Instagram! Tune in for helpful tips and insights on how to improve your swimming. 00:48 I tried adjusting my head position, but my legs still sit too low. Do you have any recommendations? 02:42 How do you keep your hand up and gliding during the reac…
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#342 : Get Faster As You Get Older with Laura Quilter
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In today's episode, we have Laura Quilter, a New Zealand swimmer and coach who has previously been the national champion in the 50m, 100m and 200m freestyle. Laura has achieved a lifetime PB at the age of 31, with only a third of the training she was doing in her earlier years. She’s also ventured into the sport of ice swimming (water under 5 degre…
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#341 : The Science Behind Swimming Faster For Longer with Nick Jankovskis
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In this episode, we welcome back Nick Jankovskis, a sports scientist and endurance performance coach at METS Performance Consulting. Nick is an expert in improving endurance performance through accurate analysis of physiological testing. We dive into fueling and how to test physiology for endurance sports, particularly focusing on Ironman events an…
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#340 : 4 Freestyle Mistakes That Are Costing You Time And Energy
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I'll share some helpful tips from the clinics and sessions we run that will improve your swimming speed and efficiency on today's podcast. I'll also discuss some new equipment I've purchased that has improved my strength, made swimming more enjoyable, and boosted my overall performance. 00:18 Introduction 00:47 Avoiding Early Breathing in Freestyle…
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#339 : Freestyle Mastery: Practical Tips for Perfecting Your Stroke with Tracey Baumann
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Join us on this episode as we sit down with Tracey Baumann, the co-founder of SwimMastery and author of 'The Swim Mastery Way'. With over 20 years of teaching and coaching experience, Tracy has worked with swimmers of all levels, from beginners to English Channel swimmers. In this podcast, Tracey shares her expert insights and cues from her book, o…
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The Philosophy of Coaching and Lifelong Learning in Swimming and Triathlon with Lou Tharp - Episode #149
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Engage in a deep and revealing conversation that explores the nuances of coaching, the evolution of swimming techniques, and the philosophies that drive success in the world of triathlon and competitive swimming. We cover the importance of disagreeing as coaches to foster growth, the challenges of adapting coaching techniques over time, and the ane…
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#338 : How This Non-Swimmer Broke The 60-Minute Barrier In His First Ironman Swim with Felipe Telles
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Felipe Telles broke the magical 60-minute barrier in his first ever Ironman swim, coming in at 56 minutes with an average of 1:28/100m. When he first started swimming a few years ago, Felipe struggled to go faster than 2:00/100m. So how did he manage to increase his speed by that much? Find out in today’s podcast episode. 00:56 Swimming Background …
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#337 : From Gassed Out At 50 Yards To Swimming 1000 Without Stopping with Quest Meeks
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In this episode, Quest Meeks shares his inspiring journey of transforming from a non-swimmer to comfortably swimming over 1000 yards without stopping. He opens up about the mental and physical obstacles he had to overcome along the way. Join us as we dive into this episode! 01:02 Swimming Background 9:00 Doing Half Ironman 09:30 I Gotta Start With …
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Amplifying Diversity and Community in Triathlon with Camille Baptiste - TSC Episode #148
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This podcast episode features an enlightening conversation with Camille Baptiste, a race director who advocates for inclusivity in triathlon. Dive into the journey of organizing events, the importance of short course races for beginners, and the critical role of community swims and bike rides. Camille shares insights on creating a more inclusive tr…
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#336 : Why Your Neglecting Your Hamstring Strength Is Making You Slower with Carl Reader
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In this episode, we have Carl Reader, a functional movement coach with a background in exercise physiology and Pilates. We will discuss the connection between hamstring strength, mobility, and how it can improve swimming performance. Carl has extensive experience working with swimmers to improve their movement and strength training. Join us as we d…
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#335 : How This Triathlete Cracked The Code To Swim Under 1:30/100m with Prescott Balch
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Prescott Balch is an ironman triathlete who started at 2:10/100m, and is now able to consistently swim under 1:30/100m. He recently broke through a plateau in his swim times by focusing on one change to his swim technique. In this podcast we delve into what change Prescott made and some unique approaches he took to fixing these areas of his stroke.…
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