1. Maintain a streamlined position in the water, with high hips, minimal bending of the knees while kicking and no energy-wasting side to side movement.2. Ensure you have good stroke mechanics: arms should not cross the centre line, the elbows
it can seem hard work but it will soon become easier. Do it for 20 seconds, rest for 10 seconds, then repeat five times. Perform the Poolside Kicking Drill at the start of every session. Once you have mastered the drill technique you should not expend too
forward in the water.Superman kickSwimming 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.FistsAs it sounds, swim a
Most runners who are considering their first triathlon can cope with the cycling aspect of the event. It's the swimming that scares the life out of them. But it shouldn't, as long as they know the basics. "Gifted swimmers simply have a better
are crossing over and be able to adjust accordingly.2 Take a kickboard and hold it with one hand straight out in front of you. Try swimming with just one arm and a leg kick. Focusing on one arm at a time will give you more opportunity to note where your arm
, eventually, glee.Your stroke in the open water should differ to the one you use in the pool. These tips and drills won't let you down.1 Body PositionTo swim long distances, a streamlined body position will markedly reduce your effort. Poor leg position is a
projecting from the top of your head. Point that laser where you want to go. This also helps your hips and legs ride higher and lighter, saving further energy by reducing drag and your need to kick.2. Swim tallerThe simplest way to lengthen your stroke
"Water is 1,000 times denser than air," says Laughlin. "So the single most important factor is to slip your body through the smallest hole in the water." Imagine a central axis extending from the top of your head to the opposite end of the pool. Rotate your
pace with a 20-second rest after each 50m interval. Finally, cool down with a few more easy lengths.Nearly all triathlon swims take place in open water and in a big crowd, which is very different from cruising along in your own lane with the black line
There were 43 world records set at this year's controversial World Swimming Championships in Rome. One of them came courtesy of Australian Christian Sprenger, who swam the men's 200m breaststroke semi-final in a staggering 2:07.31. Swift it may have
