The Effortless Swimming Podcast

By: Brenton Ford
  • Summary

  • Faster times and better technique aren't a guarantee when you train hard. What really makes a difference to your speed and efficiency in the water? The Effortless Swimming podcast helps make a complex sport really simple to better your swimming. We cover open water swimming, triathlon swimming and pool swimming. Hosted by Australian National swimmer and coach Brenton Ford.
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Episodes
  • #356 : Everything I know About Freestyle
    Oct 29 2024

    With experience coaching over 8,000 swimmers, I'm sharing what really works to improve your freestyle—from finding a relaxed, efficient stroke to mastering the catch and pull. Tune in now!

    00:34 Introduction
    00:59 The Importance of Relaxation and Breathing
    02:54 Reducing Drag for Better Swimming
    04:41 Achieving the Perfect Body Position
    06:04 Effective Leg Movement and Core Engagement
    09:56 Mastering Rotation
    13:21 Breathing Techniques
    17:01 Recovery and Entry Position
    23:40 Perfecting the Catch and Pull
    30:55 Finish of Stroke
    32:43 Rhythm and the Timing of the Stroke (the dance)

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    35 mins
  • #355 : How To Coordinate Your Freestyle Stroke with Tracey Baumann
    Oct 22 2024

    In this episode, we sit down with Tracey Baumann to explore swim stroke synchronization and body connection for a more efficient swim. We discuss six key synchronization points, the importance of feeling the water, and the role of joint mechanics in creating a powerful stroke. Tracy shares her coaching evolution toward focusing on technique and sensory cues, emphasizing the benefits of short-interval training. Tune in now!

    00:08 Introduction
    01:12 Upcoming Swimming Camps
    01:34 Meet Tracey Baumann
    2:23 Starting with Stroke Synchronization
    3:17 Building the Stroke from the Inside Out
    6:45 Avoiding Dead Spots in the Stroke
    10:12 Six Key Synchronization Points
    17:37 Transferring Pressure and Connecting with the Water
    22:52 Softening the Hands for Better Connection
    27:00 Effective Coaching Language
    29:40 Grounding and Body Awareness
    36:00 Short Interval Training
    38:40 The Impact of Bones and Joint Mechanics
    42:37 Get in touch with Tracey!

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    45 mins
  • #354 : Olympian Reveals Her Freestyle Technique with Kiah Melverton
    Oct 9 2024

    Kiah Melverton, an Olympian, former world record holder, and World Championship silver medalist, joins us in this episode. Kiah offers advice on improving freestyle technique, highlighting key areas swimmers should focus on to achieve a faster, more efficient stroke. Tune in now!

    00:30 Meet Kia Malverton
    00:5 Head and Body Position
    01:26 Kicking
    04:01 Recovery and Catch
    05:24 Breathing Techniques and Rhythm
    07:17 Racing Cues and Technique Focus
    09:15 Reflecting on Career Highlights
    10:12 Advice and Training Insights
    11:56 Challenging and Favorite Sets

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    13 mins

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