The most important body parts to keep warm when swimming
If you want to perform at your best in the water, you need to keep warm. Here, Professor Mike Tipton highlights the body parts that it’s most important to insulate
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15 key front crawl swim drills to improve your technique
The front crawl drills here are designed to improve the four key elements of a good swim technique; body position, leg mechanics, arm mechanics and your breathing and timing.
How to transform your front crawl in six weeks
In less than two months we can help improve your front crawl and shape you into a tri-torpedo, capable of exiting every swim in super swift time. Here’s how…
How to fix an asymmetrical pull in swimming
Improving your pull and balancing your swim stroke will increase your propulsion in the water, explains swimming coach Andrew Sheaff
The best (and hardest!) way to improve kicking skill
Strengthen your freestyle kick with this simple yet effective tool, explains swimming coach Andrew Sheaff
How to build adaptable skills in open water
Improve your ability to perform in all open water racing conditions by building adaptable skills into your training schedule, explains Andrew Sheaff.
How to develop faster swim skills with contrast training
Contrast training and using aids can be a powerful way to improve your swim skills, faster. Swimming coach to the pros Andrew Sheaff explains why…
What’s the fastest swimming stroke?
Ever wondered what the fastest swim stroke is to help propel you in the water? Andrew Sheaff looks at the four options and provides a winner…
How to find the best arm recovery for your swim
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all option for arm recovery so how do you find the best one for you? Andrew Sheaff explains…
How to swim backstroke: Expert tips from Olympic gold medallist Lenny Krayzelburg
You may not need it for racing triathlon but swimming backstroke in training is a great way to keep sessions interesting. And who better to show you how best to swim it than four-time Olympic gold medallist, Lenny Krayzelburg
What breathing pattern should I use in the swim?
Knowing when and how often to breathe can make a huge difference to your swim performance. Andrew Sheaff shows you how to find the best way for you
A complete guide to sea swimming
The sea is nature’s greatest swimming pool – and features in many of the world’s best triathlons. But if you’re new to oceanic adventures, it can be daunting. Here’s how to feel at home…
When should you isolate specific swim skills?
Isolated drills can really help you feel the key skills you want to develop. Swim coach Andrew Sheaff explains more…
How to improve your swim pull without working on your pull
The key to correcting your swim pull is not with the arms, says coach Andrew Sheaff. And he has the video sessions to prove it…
Should I focus on my swim skills or my swim fitness?
It’s a common question for swim coach Andrew Sheaff, but the answer, he says, depends on the situation…
When does swimming more often make sense?
How often should you swim? It’s a common question, but the answer isn’t simply ‘more’, as US swim coach Andrew Sheaff explains…
How to pick the best swim drills for you
Struggling to know which swim drills to do in training? Are some better than others? Andrew Sheaff has the answers to make sure every session counts
A simple strategy to help maintain your swim skills in races
While maintaining consistent speed and pace is key to a strong race swim, you also need to maintain excellent skills. Here’s how…
How to find the right body position in the swim
Triathletes come in all shapes and sizes, so Andrew Sheaff is here to help you figure out and find the best body position for you…
How to organise your training to finish the swim strong
Finishing the swim strong builds momentum and confidence for the rest of the race, so how can you practise that in training? Andrew Sheaff shows you how…
The counterintuitive way to improve your swim kick endurance
Chances are you’ve been approaching your swim kick training all wrong. Andrew Sheaff explains…
How to build your swim speed and skill at the same time
Instead of focusing on swim speed or stroke counts, start focusing on speed ‘and’ stroke counts, says Andrew Sheaff. Here’s why…
How to shift your swim drill work over the course of the season
Unsure where and when to implement swim drill work into your season’s training? Andrew Sheaff has the plan…
How to use variation to improve your swim skills
Combining different strategies opens up new options, all of which will help you swim better and faster. Andrew Sheaff explains…
