On this episode, we’ve got a guest who’s been at the sharp end of elite performance for over 50 years — Robin Williams. Robin’s a former Cambridge rower and the coach behind multiple Olympic gold medal crews. He was actually recommended by one of you — a fellow listener — and once I dug into […] The post Translating Raw Power into Relaxed Efficiency with Rowing Legend Robin Williams appeared first on Effortless Swimming.
How Actually ‘Engage Your Core’ When You Swim with Carl Reader In this episode, Carl, our go-to strength and conditioning guru joins us again to finally demystify core engagement for swimmers. We’re unpacking the Pilates inspired Halloween technique. Versus Stuart McGill’s bracing method and revealing simple land drills. Think step ups, carries and hip rotations […] The post How Actually ‘Engage Your Core’ When You Swim with Carl Reader appeared first on Effortless Swimming.
What if the secret to crushing your next open water swim isn’t just logging more miles, but learning to embrace the chaos, drafting like a pro, taking the occasional hit, and then surging ahead with confidence. Today on the Effortless Swimming Podcast, I’m joined by Damien from Flow State Swimming it’s premier open water coaching […] The post How To Be Assertive And Kick A$$ In Open Water with Damien Wildes appeared first on Effortless Swimming.
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Andrew Sheaff—coach, educator, and the author of A Constraints-Led Approach to Swim Coaching. We dive into one of the most important skills for adult swimmers and triathletes: learning how to self-coach. Whether you’re swimming solo, training without feedback, or stuck on a plateau, Andrew shares a practical roadmap to […] The post Unusual Strategies For Developing Your Swimming with Andrew Sheaff appeared first on Effortless Swimming.
Struggling to keep your legs from sinking in the water—no matter how hard you kick or how low you keep your head? You’re not alone. But why do some swimmers maintain a perfect body position even when they’re looking forward and barely kicking? In this episode, after coaching over 6,000 swimmers, I break down the […] The post What You’re Not Being Told Told About Sinking Legs with Brenton Ford appeared first on Effortless Swimming.
What happens when a veteran swim coach, who’s spent years refining adult swimmers and triathletes, returns to coaching high school kids? In this episode, Frank Sole—coach, educator, and lifelong student of the sport—shares how “water is water” no matter your age, and why the principles of balance, buoyancy, and body awareness remain timeless. Frank dives […] The post Fast Comes Last: Mastering the Process Before the Performance with Frank Sole appeared first on Effortless Swimming.
In this episode, we sit down with Sharon Van Rouwendaal, Olympic gold medalist in the 10 km open water marathon at Rio 2016 and Paris 2024, to talk all things freestyle—especially how adults can improve their technique in and out of the water. Whether you’re getting back into swimming or looking to sharpen your technique, […] The post How to Improve Your Freestyle as an Adult – Olympian’s Advice with Sharon Van Rouwendaal appeared first on Effortless Swimming.
Today, we have a powerhouse guest—Greg Harper, the fastest swimmer in Ironman 70.3! Greg shares his key lessons from the pool to open water, how to develop speed and endurance, and the mental strategies that set top swimmers apart. From the snowball effect of smart training to the secrets of holding a faster stroke rate, […] The post Lessons From The Fastest Swimmer In 70.3 with Greg Harper appeared first on Effortless Swimming.
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to analyze the strokes of over 8,000 swimmers and triathletes, ranging from beginners to elite professionals. Throughout this experience, I’ve discovered the key factors that set fast, efficient swimmers apart from those who struggle to improve. In this video, I’ll be sharing the most valuable lessons I’ve learned […] The post I Analyzed 8,000 Swimmers—Here’s What Actually Makes You Faster with Brenton Ford appeared first on Effortless Swimming.
What if you could go from struggling at 2:20 per hundred to cruising at 1:55? Today’s guest, Fraser Hill, did exactly that, and he’s sharing exactly how he did it. Fraser started swimming as an adult, dabbled in triathlons, and eventually found himself diving deep into the world of technique, training, and open water swimming. […] The post How To Easily Break 2:00/100m And Make It Feel Easy with Fraser Hill appeared first on Effortless Swimming.
Imagine standing behind the blocks knowing that everything, years of training, sacrifice, and your Olympic dream, comes down to this one race. That was the reality for Brianna Throssell at the 2016 Olympic Trials, where she had just one shot to make the team. In this episode, Brianna takes us behind the scenes of her […] The post You’ll Never Improve If You Ignore This – An Olympic Swimmer’s Advice with Brianna Throssell appeared first on Effortless Swimming.
Imagine teaching yourself how to swim, never having a coach, never training in a pool, just figuring it out by watching others. That was Alex Roman’s reality for most of his life. He swam to survive, but certainly not to thrive. But one day, a swimmer effortlessly glided past him in the open water. And […] The post From 2:00/100m to A 29 Second 50m Freestyle with Alex Roman appeared first on Effortless Swimming.
Welcome to the podcast. This is a rebroadcast of another podcast called the Human Endurance Podcast with two friends of mine, Bruna and Fabi. I was a guest on there recently, and I wanted to share this episode with you because I feel like a lot of key things were covered that if you’re a […] The post How Anyone Can Become A Great Swimmer with Brenton Ford appeared first on Effortless Swimming.
Have you ever felt like you know what to do, but you’re just not sure how to make it happen? Whether you’re an athlete looking to unlock better performance or a coach wanting to make lasting impact. Today’s episode is for you. Our guest is Nick Winkelman, author of The Language of Coaching, a groundbreaking […] The post The Art & Science Of Coaching Swimming with Nick Winkleman appeared first on Effortless Swimming.
I’m thrilled to bring back Bobby McGee, a legendary endurance coach with a knack for unlocking an athlete’s full potential. But before we dive in, let me tell you a story about one of Bobby’s transformative experiences. Imagine this, a room filled with some of the world’s top Olympic coaches from sports as diverse as […] The post Lessons From An Olympic Coach with Bobby McGee appeared first on Effortless Swimming.
In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Dudley Duncan, a seasoned coach and author of The Art of Swimming and The Game of Racing. Dudley has spent years refining his approach to swimming and he’s sharing some incredible insights that will help you improve both your mindset and your technique in the water. We cover […] The post The Game Of Racing with Dudley Duncan appeared first on Effortless Swimming.
Welcome to this week’s episode of the Effortless Swimming podcast. My guest today is four time guest, Tracey Baumann. On this episode, we’re talking about the speed equation, your combination of stroke length and stroke rate, and how to find that sweet spot for whatever distance or whatever effort you’re doing. This is really the […] The post The Speed Equation with Tracey Baumann appeared first on Effortless Swimming.
This week, we are featuring some of the best bits from 2024. We had dozens of different guests on, and we’ve picked out what we think are some of the highlights, some of the best bits from some of those episodes. So it’s like a highlights reel for 2024. And if you have listened to […] The post The Best Bits from 2024 appeared first on Effortless Swimming.
Are you struggling with the unpredictability of open water swimming? I used to hate every second of it, until I learned these tips, which completely changed the way that I thought and went about open water swimming. In this episode, you’ll learn how to transform your swimming from feeling anxious and uncomfortable in the open […] The post Everything I Know About Becoming A Strong Open Water Swimmer with Brenton Ford appeared first on Effortless Swimming.
Ryan Evernden is the founder of Formidable Strength and Conditioning, a coaching service that’s reshaping how swimmers integrate strength training into their routines. Ryan isn’t just any strength coach; he specializes in tailoring strength and conditioning programs specifically for swimmers, helping them power through the water with more speed and resilience while safeguarding against injuries. […] The post Strength Training So You Never Get Tired with Ryan Evernden appeared first on Effortless Swimming.