Practising technique is crucial for efficient swimming. If you’re wasting energy by swimming incorrectly, the chances are you’re losing speed. Drill work – focusing on specific elements of your stroke ...

Swimming with one arm ahead of you and one arm to your side, propel yourself for a length with only your kick. Focus on being horizontal in the water, keeping a soft leg and kicking from the hips. As ...

Not all swim drills are created equal. Some drills are very effective at helping you improve your technique, others have little to no impact, and some drills can actually be counterproductive for your ...

Cross training is crucial for swimmers to build power, speed, and muscular balance. This swimmer workout will help you get all three. Swimming is a full-body cardio workout. But it’s still a smart ...

Welcome to the “Swim Drill of the Week”. Swimming World will be bringing you a drill, concept, or tip that you can implement with your team on a regular basis. While certain weeks may be more ...

Welcome to the “Swim Drill of the Week”. Swimming World will be bringing you a drill, concept, or tip that you can implement with your team on a regular basis. While certain weeks may be more ...

If there’s one thing the #GETSPEEDOFIT challenge has taught me it’s that streamlined strokes are the quick win when it comes to speed in the pool. Less flailing of arms and legs equals less drag and ...

The density of water means you get more resistance from every pull or kick than you would on land, and these drills really make that work for you. Swimming laps already does a lot to build your upper ...

Looking to improve your swimming technique, speed, and power? Elite GB triathlete and swimming coach John Wood explains ten essential swim drills that should be a staple in your training plan. Here’s ...

The density of water means you get more resistance from every pull or kick than you would on land, and these drills really make that work for you. Swimming laps already does a lot to build your upper ...