Freestyle kick: how to swim faster

In freestyle,  leg kicks are often associated with propulsion and speed. However, their primary role lies elsewhere. An effective freestyle kick is first and foremost about maintaining body balance and proper alignment in the water. When performed poorly, kicking becomes highly energy-intensive without delivering significant gains in speed—especially over longer distances.  Understanding the Role of […]

Swimming catch: 4 essential keys to better propulsion in every stroke

The swimming catch is one of the fundamental building blocks of efficient technique. Yet many beginner and intermediate swimmers overlook its importance. Instead, they try to push hard against the water as soon as their hand enters, believing this will make them swim faster.In reality, effective propulsion rarely comes from brute force. It comes from […]

Head position in swimming: how to improve balance, direction and technique

Head position is one of the most overlooked aspects of swimming, yet it plays a fundamental role in balance, body alignment, orientation, and stroke efficiency. Unlike walking or running, swimmers move through water without contact with the ground and in a horizontal position. These unique conditions completely change the reference points the brain uses to […]

Body position in swimming: 4 kkeys to better balance and efficiency

Body position is one of the most important yet overlooked aspects of swimming. Many swimmers focus on propulsion or breathing without realizing that maintaining a stable position in the water is the foundation of efficient technique. A well-balanced body reduces drag, improves coordination, and allows every movement to generate more forward speed. Understanding Balance in […]

How to swim faster freestyle: technical tips

Consistency in training, putting in the yards… and yet, you feel like you’ve hit a plateau? To swim faster freestyle, it’s not just a matter of cranking up your intensity or turning over your arms faster. More often than not, progression goes hand in hand with freestyle technique optimization. Before you try to shift gears, […]

Core strength for swimming: 7 essential benefits to swim faster

Core strength is one of the foundations of efficient swimming. Whether you’re a beginner, a recreational swimmer, or a competitive athlete, a strong and stable core directly affects your speed, stroke efficiency, and ability to maintain good technique as fatigue sets in. Why Core Strength Matters in Swimming Long before the term core training became […]

Swimming breathing technique: how to breathe in all 4 strokes

Breathing is one of the most important skills in swimming, yet it is often one of the most overlooked. Many beginner and intermediate swimmers become out of breath long before their fitness becomes the limiting factor. In most cases, the problem isn’t cardiovascular fitness—it’s poor breathing technique.Learning how to breathe efficiently allows you to swim […]

Improve Your Swimming technique: 6 Essential Pillars of Better Technique

Improving your swimming technique isn’t just about swimming longer or faster. True performance is built on a set of technical foundations that shape every movement you make in the water. How to Use This Guide to Improve Your Swimming Each pillar presented in this guide is explored in its own in-depth article. To make learning […]

Swimming Coordination: 4 Essential Keys to Master Every Stroke

Swimming coordination refers to the ability to efficiently organize the different movements of the body in order to produce a smooth and effective stroke. It is based on three fundamental components: arm action, leg action, and breathing. The goal is not only to perform each of these elements correctly, but above all to place them […]

3 Butterfly Drills For Better Technique

This is the last article in our series devoted to swimming drills. After breaststroke, crawl and backstroke, today we’re going to look at butterfly drills. Here again, there are many different ways to improve your stroke. One Arm Butterfly Goal: Work on leg-arm coordination and breathing. Execution: Swim butterfly using only one arm to perform […]