What They Don't Teach You In Swim Lessons

I've competed in and coached swimming for 25 years. This is everything I've learned over that time.

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00:00 Introduction
00:23 Balancing Tension and Relaxation
01:03 Reality vs. Perception
01:53 Finding Your Swimming Style
03:03 Effort vs. Technique
04:16 Kick Supports NOT Propels
05:30 Overthinking vs. Feeling the Water
07:07 Swim Softer to go FASTER
08:11 Consistency is KING
09:34 Don't train like a runner!
11:42 Pull buoys & buoyancy shorts aren't cheating
13:25 Developing Your Stroke: Step-by-Step
14:54 Long-Term vs. Short-Term Improvements
15:51 Don't CHASE speed
16:50 Strength and Mobility: Out of Water Training
18:24 Slow to Fast
19:31 Stroke Length & Stroke Rate
21:42 Training for Specific Events
23:02 The Difference Between Pool and Open Water Swimming
24:03 Take off watch
25:53 Turn off the distractions