Here’s a riddle for you… What burns 800 calories an hour, makes you gasp for air and puts the fear of God into most swimmers? Yep, you guessed it - it’s the butterfly. If you’re like 95% of swimmers, then you’ve probably had trouble mastering the ins and outs the butterfly. Because it’s technical and demanding, most people give it... continue reading
Have you ever noticed that swimming and reading have a lot in common? Think about it; they’re both solitary pursuits, they both allow you to escape into a different world and they both offer a wonderful dose of freedom. I...continue reading
Front crawl breathing is one of the most challenging swimming skills to master. Correct breathing technique is a hot topic for discussion as many breathing different styles work. Let's start by watching the full stroke in action so we can...continue reading
The answer: “Never!” According to the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) up to 9 million people in England over 14 years of age, have never learnt to swim. Recent statistics show there is a great desire for people to learn to...continue reading
Over a quarter of parents wait until the summer months before taking their children swimming, with more than 10% saying they are happy to go anytime but winter, research shows. A recent survey by children and baby swimwear specialists Splash...continue reading
Pleasure Vs Enjoyment: If we are to consider what sort of experiences make our lives rewarding, the first thing that people often think is that happiness consists in experiencing pleasure; whether that be eating good food, sex, enjoying an exotic...continue reading
How to stay motivated over the festive period? Forget the 12 days of Christmas… here are 12 reasons to stay motivated this festive season. Below are my quick 12 tips to stay on track with your swimming, training and healthy...continue reading
Butterfly has a reputation for being the hardest swimming stroke. No doubt it requires good technique, but there's no reason why it can't be learnt by all ability levels. It's often overlooked as many people favour the other 3 more...continue reading
Part 1- Carbohydrates Carbohydrates - What are they? Carbohydrates (also referred to as ‘Carbs’) are one of the four main energy sources that fuel our bodies. These energy sources are called macronutrients, they come from food that’s digested in our...continue reading
14 Reasons Why Swimming is the Ultimate Exercise Choosing an activity to keep you fit and healthy all year round can be tricky. Running is tough on your joints, weights can require a training partner and cycling on the road...continue reading
How to Improve Your Swimming with Positive Attitude? A Power Mindset So, you’ve already done the hard part and started your journey of self-improvement. Now, how can you get the most out of your swimming lessons? The answer; you require...continue reading
