effortless freestyle Archives

Alex Popov and the Power of Training the Way You Race

By swimlab | November 6, 2018 |

Alex Popov and the Power of Training the Way You Race Training the way you race – what a gem! I came across this brilliant swimming article recently on social media. It is a great read, for swimmers and coaches alike. The message is clear, and gives guidance on how swimmers should approach their training…

Internal and external feedback cues for swimming progress

By swimlab | January 29, 2017 |

How do I know my swimming is improving? Whilst coaching swimmers, I am often asked the question – how do I know I am improving when practicing? As Total Immersion coaches, we encourage our swimmers to become aware of internal and external cues, for feedback. Initially, we encourage swimmers to tap into ‘internal’ cues for feedback,…

Freestyle Arm Recovery

By swimlab | September 24, 2015 |

Our personal trainers provide customized swim training programs tailored to your specific needs and goals. Whether you are training for a triathlon, looking to improve your stroke technique, or aiming to increase your swimming endurance, our trainers will design a program that suits your abilities and aspirations.

Practicing freestyle arm recovery whilst in a stable standing position can help raise your awareness of The overall movement pattern Muscle group engagement Joint range of motion The aim of the Recovery Sequence To get the brain operating a controlled elbow led recovery – not a hand swing To feel the full trajectory of the elbow recovery…