Triathlon Nutrition Academy16 Helmi 2023

How to become a faster, more efficient swimmer with Brenton Ford

While the swim is the shortest component of a triathlon, it can be the make or break of your race. Whether you are a natural swimmer or feel like you’re swimming in a washing machine, we can all benefit from improving our technique.

Joining me on the podcast today is ex-national swimmer turned swim coach, Brenton Ford. Brenton started Effortless Swimming in 2009 to help everyday athletes like you and me become faster, more efficient swimmers.

In this episode we discuss:

The biggest mistakes triathletes makes when it comes to swim technique (and how to fix them)
Brenton’s top tips to improve your swimming in the least amount of time
When in a session is the best time to practice your drills
How many swim training sessions you need to do in a week to become a better swimmer. Hint - more does not equal better!
His favourite pool toys to improve your technique
If there is any strategy to the types of swimming sessions you should be doing, depending on the distance you’re racing
And the most important question - Do triathletes need to learn how to tumble turn?

LINKS:

Check out Effortless swimming and Brenton’s online membership options here: www.effortlessswimming.com

To splash some cash and get Brenton’s fave pool tools:

DMC Elite II Tri Fins: www.dmcfins.com.au Approx $99 AUD

Eney Buoy 2 Pull Buoy: www.eneybuoy.com

Note: Simply buying these swim tools will not instantly make you a better swimmer. You’ll need to put in the laps at the pool too ;)

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