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The Effortless Swimming Podcast

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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38:13

#260 : Fuelling For Performance (And How To Avoid...

The Effortless Swimming Podcast ·

2022/12/14

My guest today is Taryn Richardson, an advanced sports dietitian, and a triathlon nutrition specialist. In this episode, we will talk about triathlon and swimming nutrition and what you can do to make better choices to get fitter and healthier. 1:08 What are the common mistakes working with age group triathletes/swimmers 3:58 Coming back to the fundamental things 6:12 Eating before swimming 12:11 Why does swimming make you hungry 14:05 Dietary periodization and why it's so important 17:39 How

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#259 : How To Look Good When You Swim

The Effortless Swimming Podcast ·

2022/12/07

In today's episode, we will discuss the best ways to go about improving how you look when you swim. 02:00 The Base Position 03:35 Have The Right Amount Of Rotation 04:48 Keep The Kick Fairly Narrow 05:53 Good Recovery 09:05 Soft Hands 10:20 Good Looking Freestyle Is Never Hurried Or Rushed 11:41 Slow To Fast 12:06 Skinny S Shape 12:31 The Breathing 14:00 The Kick 14:41 Style Is Important 15:36 Visualize Yourself Swimming Like A Pro

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34:00

#258 : [Case Study] 1:28/100m In 12 Months with...

The Effortless Swimming Podcast ·

2022/11/30

In today's episode, I wanted to get Victoria Smith, who recently joined the Maldives Camp, to share her swimming improvements over the 12 months. Tune in now! 01:11 What got you into swimming? 9:23 Have there been any frustrations that you've experienced with your swimming since you began? 10:48 What helped to make your coordination better? 11:47 Do you come from a dancing background? 13:34 What did you change to have yourself feel stronger in the water? 20:14 What is it that you love about

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30:58

#257 : Gustav Iden

The Effortless Swimming Podcast ·

2022/11/23

So thrilled to have Ironman World Champion Gustav Iden in today's podcast episode. Tune in now as he shares his inspiring journey toward success! 02:02 What’s changed for you after winning Kona? 03:06 What is about the sport you love? 04:17 How did you manage the front-pack swim after not as well in some races leading up to it? 05:28 Did you do any race simulation in training in the open water? 10:15 What's been your journey with swim technique over the years? 12:22 In swimming, it's different

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36:38

#256 : Inside High Performance Triathlon with Dan Atkins

The Effortless Swimming Podcast ·

2022/11/17

My guest today is Dan Atkins who is the Queensland National Performance Center Head Coach in Australia and has been working with top-end athletes. We will talk about some of Dan's coaching philosophies and strategies and how they can help everyday swimmers and triathletes. 01:01 Swimming To Triathlon Coaching 03:09 Using Cues, Trigger Words, Or Nursery Rhymes 06:01 Making It Simple And Less Complicated 07:08 Different Levels Of Swimmers 10:14 Setting Up A Triathlon Club 12:23 It Is A Very

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25:52

#255 : [Case study] 1:45 to 1:35/100m in a Half...

The Effortless Swimming Podcast ·

2022/11/09

My guest today is Josh Salley who is based in Wales and has recently completed his first half Ironman. Josh and I have been working for the last couple of months doing some stroke analysis and technique coaching. Tune in to this episode now! 00:49 Swimming Background 02:46 Improving Quickly 03:45 Focused More On Technique 04:38 Overcoming Open Water Swimming 07:18 Treat It As A Training Session 09:10 Swimming Consistently 09:54 This Made The Biggest Difference To My Stroke 11:45 Overrotation 13:26

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42:32

#254 : How To Figure Out Your Ideal Cadence And...

The Effortless Swimming Podcast ·

2022/11/04

My guest today is Frank Huisman. He's a swim coach based in the Netherlands. Tune in to this episode to learn more about becoming a faster and more efficient swimmer. 01:08 Working With Kristian Blummenfelt 01:52 Developed A Wetsuit For Kristian 03:27 What Is Impulse Time? 06:17 Speed Is Determined By Two Major Things 08:49 Get Your Swim Efficient 11:03 Keep Your Drag Low 12:10 Stroke Length 13:08 What Are The Things Impacting Body Position 15:52 The Swimmer's Superman 18:31 Perform The Kick In The

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17:28

#253 : How Stroke Count Can Be Your Secret Weapon To...

The Effortless Swimming Podcast ·

2022/10/26

In this episode, I will talk about stroke count and how to use it to your advantage to become a faster swimmer. 01:29 What Is A Stroke Count? 04:18 How Can You Use Your Stroke Count To Become A Faster Swimmer? 06:20 How To Reduce Drag And Increase Propulsion 09:43 Best Average Time Across The Whole Set 11:55 Maintaining The Best Technique And Form 13:45 The Best Athletes In The World Are The Most Consistent Athletes 17:09 New Clinic Schedules!

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50:48

#252 : Swim Technique For Triathletes (That Don't...

The Effortless Swimming Podcast ·

2022/10/12

Gerry Rodrigues is coming back as a guest in today’s episode. He is one of the world’s leading open-water swimming coaches and the founder of Tower 26. We will talk about swimming techniques and tips for triathletes. Tune in now! 01:33 Ironman Kona 03:54 The Game Has Changed 05:06 The Four Key Things 07:56 Blend Between Technical Work And Hard Work 09:51 Get Feedback Immediately 12:16 It's A Giant Puzzle! 14:40 Training In The Pool For The Open Water 21:03 Swimming With/Without A Pool Buoy 27:08

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#251 : 5 Lessons From The Maldives with Brenton Ford

The Effortless Swimming Podcast ·

2022/10/05

In today's episode, I wanted to talk about some of the key things I got from the other coaches and swimmers at the Maldives Camp. 01:13 Rotation 03:04 Front Kick Rotation Drill 04:45 S-Shaped Pull 08:39 Front Scull Drill 09:36 Kick Timing And Connection 12:29 Are You Swimming Enough? 14:02 Long-Term Goals 16:01 The Next Maldives Camp

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#250 : Breaking The 60-minute Ironman Swim Barrier...

The Effortless Swimming Podcast ·

2022/09/28

My guest today is Oke Büll. He's a triathlete located in Germany and recently had some great success in Ironman Copenhagen. We will talk about how he was able to improve his swimming. Tune in to this episode now! 01:00 Getting Started In Triathlon 02:39 Swimming Background 05:15 Ironman Swim Distance 06:43 Breaking Down The Stroke 09:15 Relaxed Swimming 10:15 Changes In Speed 11:37 Quality VS Quantity 13:30 Training Sessions 15:21 Open Water Training 19:40 YMCA Drill 22:51 Maintain Consistency In

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28:28

#249 : [Case Study] "I Thought My Watch Was Playing...

The Effortless Swimming Podcast ·

2022/09/14

In today's episode, my guest is Suzanne Nottage. We will talk about the progress in her swimming over the last couple of years. Tune in now! 00:57 Swimming Background 02:10 Joining Ironman 03:28 When Did You Start To Enjoy Swimming? 04:01 Hang Around With The Right People 07:22 5-Day Catch Challenge 10:19 Go Slow Before You Go Quicker 12:44 Two Important Takeaways 14:45 Doing Less VS Doing More 15:40 Timing Of The Kick And The Catch Together 17:33 One-Arm Freestyle Drill 19:02 Big Improvement 21:24

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#248 : Lessons From Analysing 6,500 Swimmers with...

The Effortless Swimming Podcast ·

2022/09/07

In today's episode, I wanted to talk about the five common mistakes I've seen from around 6,500 analysis videos I did over the years. Tune in now! 01:34 Breath Timing 02:56 Having The Cue Of Pulling To The Breath 04:30 Over Rotation 05:34 Rocking Side To Side 08:13 Recovery 10:37 Deep Catch 12:40 Head Position 15:43 Slightly Higher Position In The Water

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39:48

#247 : Mental Strategies To Race Strong From Start to...

The Effortless Swimming Podcast ·

2022/08/31

Excited to have Dr. Jim Taylor back to talk about the mental aspect of the race and some excellent practices for approaching races in a healthy way. 02:43 How To Get Mentally Prepared Before The Race 05:03 Three Key Goals To Follow 06:48 Embrace The Suck 10:56 Physical Intensity 13:05 Music Is A Powerful Mental Tool 13:28 Have A Pre-Race Routine To Ensure Total Preparation 15:48 Review Your Race Plan 18:19 Perceived Effort Sets In Training 20:47 Don't Be A Victim In The Race 21:45 You Can't Finish

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#246 : The Comfort Crisis with Brenton Ford

The Effortless Swimming Podcast ·

2022/08/25

In today's podcast episode, I want to talk about a book I recently listened to on Audible, The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter. I wanted to share some learnings from this book that I thought were really good. I hope you enjoy this episode! 00:23 The Comfort Crisis 00:48 Problem Creep 02:44 Remind Ourselves To Be Grateful 03:02 Toughening Theory 03:47 Misogi 06:07 Doing Challenges 07:23 Better Perspective On What's Important 07:54 Creating Your Rites Of Passage 09:06 Being In Nature 10:14

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25:28

#245 : The One Exercise That Solves Most Aches And...

The Effortless Swimming Podcast ·

2022/08/19

Carl Reader is joining us again in today's podcast episode. He is a Functional Movement Coach with a background in Exercise Physiology and Pilates. We will talk about the importance of upper and lower body connections and an exercise that can help you achieve better posture and mobility. 03:56 One Of The Best Ways To Get Your Body Connected 07:26 Case Study 1: Chronic Hip And Hamstring Problems 10:58 Case Study 2: Muscle Imbalance 12:08 Rotational Balance 13:41 Hip Flexor Tightness 17:45 Tight Hip

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#244 : 7 Mins Off An Ironman Swim with Dave Halantas

The Effortless Swimming Podcast ·

2022/08/12

My guest today is Dave Halantas. He came to our clinic in 2019 and went through our 5-Day Catch Challenge course. We will talk about what he's changed over the last 12 months to see a big improvement in his swim times in the Ironman swim distance. 01:29 Swimming Background 02:58 Shoulder Rotation 04:45 Take Away From The Freestyle Clinic 06:45 The Benefit Of Having A Swim Coach 09:35 Ironman Swim 10:56 Relaxed And Confident In The Water 14:01 Starting In Zone 1 15:13 5-Day Catch Challenge 16:24

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49:31

#243 : Becoming Unbreakable with Kate Galliett

The Effortless Swimming Podcast ·

2022/08/05

My guest today is Kate Galliett, who has a degree in Exercise Science and has been a strength and fitness coach for 21 years. In this episode, we will talk about ways to achieve an unbreakable body. Tune in now! 01:13 Got A Degree In Exercise Science 02:47 What Does An Unbreakable Body Mean? 03:20 Adopting The Signal Response Principle 06:36 Explorer's Mindset 07:47 Three Main Tenants To The Explorer's Mindset 12:27 Focus On Things That Are Working 13:01 Six Pillars Of An Unbreakable Body 14:37

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48:03

#242 : Train Your Mind For Success In The Water with...

The Effortless Swimming Podcast ·

2022/07/27

In today's episode, my guest is Dr. Jim Taylor, who specializes in the psychology of sport and is the author of Train Your Mind for Athletic Success. We will talk about the mental side of sport, swimming, and triathlon. Tune in now! 01:38 Helping Athletes To Be Mentally Prepared 03:18 Is Mental Training Similar To Physical Training? 05:13 Develop A Mental Toolbox 07:00 Be In A Place Where Your Mind Works With You 7:44 Don't Force It! 09:00 Fear Of Open Water Swimming 10:13 Mental imagery Is The Most

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#241 : Can You Really Get Faster As You Get Older?...

The Effortless Swimming Podcast ·

2022/07/21

My guest today is Gary Wheeler from New South Wales. He has gone through our online courses and seen great results! We will talk about his progress over the last couple of months. 00:48 Joining The 8-Week Faster Freestyle Course 01:51 Swimming Background 04:41 Going Through The Course For The Second Time! 06:15 Finding The Rhythm 07:35 Get Faster By Improving Technique 08:35 Swimming Tall And Proud 09:29 Tune In To How You're Feeling 12:58 It's A Challenge! 13:59 Swimming Solo 16:12 Using Tempo

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