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Effortless Swimming

Brenton Ford

How To Swim | Swimming Technique

sports & recreation professional

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A Different Approach To Achieving Everything You Want...

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2022/12/28

I wanted to talk about a different approach to achieving your goals in today’s episode. It might be something you haven’t heard before, but it can be a helpful way to achieve what you want. Tune in to the episode now! 00:43 Think of your perfect day and write that down 2:56 What does your […] The post A Different Approach To Achieving Everything You Want In Swimming (And Life) appeared first on Effortless Swimming.

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[Case Study] 2:20 to 1:39/100m In 6 Months with...

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2022/12/21

In today’s episode, we sat down with Brigetta Hamilton to talk about her impressive improvement over the last 6 months. Brigetta attended one of our clinics in May starting at 2:20 pace per 100. She got her time down to 1:48 and now she is at 1:39. Find out what she did to improve! 00:51 […] The post [Case Study] 2:20 to 1:39/100m In 6 Months with Brigetta Hamilton appeared first on Effortless Swimming.

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Fuelling For Performance (And How To Avoid Late Night...

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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 post Fuelling For Performance (And How To Avoid Late Night Sugar Binges) with Taryn Richardson appeared first on Effortless Swimming.

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16:15

How To Look Good When You Swim

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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 […] The post How To Look Good When You Swim appeared first on Effortless Swimming.

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[Case Study] 1:28/100m In 12 Months with Victoria Smith

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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 […] The post [Case Study] 1:28/100m In 12 Months with Victoria Smith appeared first on Effortless Swimming.

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30:57

Gustav Iden

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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 […] The post Gustav Iden appeared first on Effortless Swimming.

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Inside High Performance Triathlon with Dan Atkins

Effortless Swimming ·

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 […] The post Inside High Performance Triathlon with Dan Atkins appeared first on Effortless Swimming.

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25:51

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

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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 […] The post [Case study] 1:45 to 1:35/100m in a Half Ironman Swim with Josh Salley appeared first on Effortless Swimming.

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How To Figure Out Your Ideal Cadence And Stroke...

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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 […] The post How To Figure Out Your Ideal Cadence And Stroke Length with Frank Huisman appeared first on Effortless Swimming.

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How Stroke Count Can Be Your Secret Weapon To Faster...

Effortless Swimming ·

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 […] The post How Stroke Count Can Be Your Secret Weapon To Faster Swimming with Brenton Ford appeared first on Effortless Swimming.

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Swim Technique For Triathletes (That Don’t Apply To...

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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 […] The post Swim Technique For Triathletes (That Don’t Apply To Pool Swimmers) with Gerry Rodrigues from Tower 26 appeared first on Effortless Swimming.

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5 Lessons From The Maldives with Brenton Ford

Effortless Swimming ·

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 […] The post 5 Lessons From The Maldives with Brenton Ford appeared first on Effortless Swimming.

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Breaking The 60-minute Ironman Swim Barrier with Oke...

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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 […] The post Breaking The 60-minute Ironman Swim Barrier with Oke Büll appeared first on Effortless Swimming.

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