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360swim Podcast

360swim | Swimming Tips and Open Water Safety

Audio Deep Dives for Swimmers. 🎧 Your guide to swimming smarter, safer, and faster. We go deeper than our videos, breaking down complex concepts into practical advice for pool swimmers, triathletes, and open water adventurers. Topics include technique, pool etiquette, open water safety, gear, and mindset. Based on the 360swim blog. Brought to you by 360swim™ 📖 Read the Guides: https://360swim.com/blog 🏊 Shop Safe Buoys: https://shop.360swim.com

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00:22:07

The Physics of Sinking Legs (And the Three Drills...

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2026/09/22

360swim Podcast: Audio for Swimmers 🎧Do you feel like an Olympian for the first 15 meters, only to hit a wall of exhaustion and sinking legs by meter 25? It’s not a lack of cardio—it’s a physics problem. In this deep dive, we break down the counter-intuitive "Tree Log" method to instantly fix your alignment, stop the teeter-totter effect, and glide through the water with zero wasted energy. 💦 In this episode:• 0:00 - The 25m Frustration (Why it’s not a cardio issue)• 2:15 - The Physics

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00:25:44

Should You Wear a Swim Cap? A Coach Answers Everything

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2026/06/16

360swim Podcast: Audio for Swimmers 🎧Think a swim cap is just meant to keep your hair dry? Think again. In this deep dive conversation, we explore the actual fluid dynamics of swimming, why elite athletes purposefully train *without* caps to make practice harder, and the fierce controversy over marathon "bubble caps." Whether you are a casual lap swimmer, an open water adventurer, or just someone tired of tearing silicone every time you hit the pool, this episode will completely change

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00:20:54

Dead Man's Float: Why Your Legs Sink and How to Fix...

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2026/05/26

Tired of fighting the water? In this episode of the 360swim Podcast, we dive deep into the biomechanics of buoyancy. We explore exactly why your legs sink and how a widely misunderstood drill—the Dead Man's Float—holds the secret to a drag-free freestyle. Learn how to stop pulling an anchor behind you and start gliding efficiently.💦 In this episode:• 0:00 The exhaustion of sinking legs• 1:24 Survival float vs. Swimming drill• 3:26 The human seesaw & your "built-in balloons"• 5:30

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00:22:12

The "Heavy Legs" Curse: Why Fit Athletes Sink in the...

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2026/05/02

Are you a fit runner or cyclist who sinks like a rock the second you jump in the pool? In this episode, we break down the brutal physics of sinking legs and why your instinct to "kick harder" is actually making you sink faster. We discuss everything from the "teeter-totter" head position to specific gravity, hydrodynamic lift, and the psychology of burying your face in the water. In this episode:• 0:00 - The frustrating reality for fit athletes in the pool• 1:03 - The instinct to

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00:19:55

Stop Kicking So Hard: The Physics of True Swimming...

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2026/04/22

Do your legs sink like stones when you swim? Your first instinct is probably to kick harder, but you are actually fighting an exhausting, losing battle against gravity. In this episode, we break down the physics of true body balance, why you should think of your body like a playground seesaw, and how the "Head Lead Body Rotation" drill can fix your sinking legs for good. Listen to this on your way to the pool to visualize the perfect body line before your toes even touch the deck!💦 Inside

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00:26:18

A Coach's Guide to Securing a US Swimming Scholarship...

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2026/04/13

360swim Podcast: Audio for Swimmers 🎧Dreaming of competing and studying in the USA? The American collegiate recruiting system can feel like an impossible maze of divisions, rules, and visas. In this deep dive, we break down exactly how international swimmers can cut through the noise, bypass the common traps, and secure a scholarship at a US university. 💦 *In this episode:* 💦• 0:00 The resume mistake: Why international swimmers get ignored• 1:43 NCAA vs NAIA vs NJCAA (The "Alphabet

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00:14:08

Was Michael Phelps Built in a Lab? (Genetics vs....

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2026/04/02

Michael Phelps completely rewrote the record books with 23 Olympic gold medals, but was his success purely hard work or a biological unfair advantage? In this deep dive, we explore the perfect storm of superhuman genetics, the controversial "super suit" era, and an obsessive mindset that created the greatest swimmer in history.💦 Inside the Episode: 💦• 0:00 Intro: Decoding the Ultimate Swimming Machine• 1:12 The F1 Car of Swimmers: Torso & Leg Proportions• 2:56 The Massive Wingspan

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00:23:35

Why Your Kickboard is Ruining Your Swim (The...

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2026/03/24

For decades, the kickboard has been the universally accepted tool for learning to swim. But what if it's actively hardwiring bad mechanics and forcing your body to "swim uphill"? In this episode, we break down the physics of water displacement, the psychological comfort traps of the pool, and why true horizontal balance requires leaving the board on the deck.💦 In this episode:💦• 0:00 Intro: Is the Kickboard Actively Destroying Your Swim?• 1:51 The Physics: Center of Buoyancy vs

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00:18:52

Stroke Rate vs. DPS: How to Fix Dead Spots & The...

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2026/03/12

Do you feel like you're putting in a massive amount of effort in the pool, but just not getting anywhere? Water is 800 times denser than air, which means any hesitation or "dead spot" in your stroke acts like an invisible anchor. In this episode, Marina and Finn dive into the physics of swimming speed, how to avoid the "windmilling trap," and how a simple waterproof metronome can literally hack your muscle memory.💦 *In this episode we discuss:* 💦• 0:00 The frustrating

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00:14:08

The Science of Drag: Broomsticks, Super Suits & The...

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2026/03/06

Why does swimming twice as fast require four times the energy?In this episode, Marina and Finn break down the brutal physics of water resistance. We move beyond "just pull harder" and explore the invisible forces holding you back.Topics covered:• The "Square Law" paradox (Why muscle loses to physics)• The "Broomstick vs. Tree" analogy for body position• Why the 2009 "Super Suits" were banned for being too fast• The "Wall Test": A simple living room

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00:19:18

Why You Sink: The Physics of Panic & Buoyancy 🎧

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2026/02/25

Do you feel like your legs are made of lead? Or that if you stop moving, you'll sink like a stone? In this episode, we explore the psychology of tension and the physics of buoyancy. We discuss why the "fight or flight" response is your worst enemy in the pool and how a simple drill,learning to sink on purpose, can actually teach you how to float.We break down the "Teeter-Totter Effect" (why lifting your head makes your legs sink) and guide you through the "Sink to

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00:18:25

Nose Clips: Crutch or Tool? The Science of the Soft...

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2026/02/10

Does water rushing up your nose panic you the moment you push off the wall? You aren't alone. For many swimmers, this sensation is the #1 barrier to relaxation in the water.In this episode, we dive deep into the physiology of the "Soft Palate" (Velum). We explain why blowing bubbles isn't enough to keep water out, and how a simple linguistic trick, using the letter "K", can help you manually seal your nasal passage without touching your face.We also debate the role of

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00:15:22

The Psychology of Panic: Why You Sink & How to Float 🎧

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2026/01/29

Why is it that the harder you try to stay afloat, the faster you sink?In this episode, we explore the "Instinctive Drowning Response", the biological trigger that forces you vertical, and the counter-intuitive science of letting go.We discuss why your lungs are better than any kickboard, why "normal" breathing fails in the water, and the mental shift required to trust the water to hold you.Topics Discussed:• The "Instinctive Drowning Response" (Why you climb the

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