What They Don't Teach You In Swim Lessons

I've competed in and coached swimming for 25 years. This is everything I've learned over that time. Get your stroke analysed and join our online swim squad for workouts: https://effortlessswimming.com/traini... Improve your technique with the 8 Week Faster Freestyle Course: https://effortlessswimming.com/8wffc/ Join us at a swim camp: https://effortlessswimming.com/camps/ 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Balancing Tension and Relaxation 01:03 Reality vs. Perception 01:53 Finding Your Swimming Style 03:03 Effort vs. Technique 04:16 Kick Supports NOT Propels 05:30 Overthinking vs. Feeling the Water 07:07 Swim Softer to go FASTER 08:11 Consistency is KING 09:34 Don't train like a runner! 11:42 Pull buoys & buoyancy shorts aren't cheating 13:25 Developing Your Stroke: Step-by-Step 14:54 Long-Term vs. Short-Term Improvements 15:51 Don't CHASE speed 16:50 Strength and Mobility: Out of Water Training 18:24 Slow to Fast 19:31 Stroke Length & Stroke Rate 21:42 Training for Specific Events 23:02 The Difference Between Pool and Open Water Swimming 24:03 Take off watch 25:53 Turn off the distractions