The Mysteries of Swimming

Are you struggling to get faster despite thinking your form is correct? Are you an adult onset swimmer that just can’t seem to solve the riddle? This podcast is for you. We go deep into being a stronger, faster, and more relaxed swimmer. We talk about the things you should actually be doing vs. spending your time on drills you don’t understand. Swimming is about connecting your mind to the action of the stroke. Today we look at ways you can truly get better by focusing on what works and not spending time overthinking.

Topics:

• Setting a tone for the day
• There’s no excuse not to get better
• Doing everything right, but not getting faster
• Adult athletes
• Good drummers (an swimmers) don’t think too much
• Don’t fight the water
• Stop trying to change everything
• Get better at what you’re doing right
• We can see you thinking
• What’s your swim age?
• Early development
• Wiring first the first time
• Can’t seem to get a feel for the water
• Fist drill, skulling, doggy paddle
• Slow down to feel the water
• Feel for water is an enigma
• Finding speeds in the water
• Limb swimmers
• Slip and path of the least resistance
• Bilateral Breathing
• Swimming with a band
• Strides in the water
• Disjointed vs. Fluid