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 Effortle...
Welcome to this week's episode of the Effortless Swimming podcast. My guest today is four time guest, Tracey Baumann. On this episode, we're talking about the speed equation, your combination of stroke length and stroke rate, and how to find that sweet spot for whatever distance or whatever effort you're doing. This is really the art of it. This is the art of swimming where we want to develop good technique, but then in order to swim faster, we need to make sure that we maintain that technique. but we consider the stroke rate side of the equation. So on this episode, Tracy and I talk about how to find that sweet spot, some sets and some ways that you can practice this and find this in training and some ways that you can develop gears in your swimming. If you find that you're stuck and you can't get faster and you've only got this one speed that you're always stuck in, how can you actually go about developing those different gears? So let's jump into the episode with Tracey Baumann. 02:58 Everybody Can Learn Something 04:48 Direction of Energy 06:44 Purposeful Exageration 08:42 Remembering Knowing Where To Look 09:50 Fingernails Forward 12:21 Flattening Out A Tablecloth (Breast Stroke) 13:31 Speed Equation 17:18 What is the Magic Number? 19:53 Sets 21:25 Fast and Slow Tempos 26:42 Having Different Gears 34:54 For Intermediate Swimmers 36:18 What People Should Know 38:31 Intention Setting
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#361 : The Best Bits from 2024
This week, we are featuring some of the best bits from 2024. We had dozens of different guests on, and we've picked out what we think are some of the highlights, some of the best bits from some of those episodes. So it's like a highlights reel for 2024. And if you have listened to this show once or a hundred times, If you haven't left us a review in the Apple app store or on Spotify, it would mean a lot to me. If you could do that, it helps us out and helps us get in front of more people. I'm looking forward to 2025. We've got some big plans for the podcast, our YouTube channel, and then also the clinics and the camps that we run. So if you haven't joined us on any of those things and you'd like to, you can head to effortlessswimming.com. If you're in Sydney, we've added a bunch of more clinic dates for freestyle and fly back and breast. Through late December and early January. So if you are in Sydney at that time, come and check us out there. And you can find that on our website as well at effortlessswimming.com. Let's get into this week's episode highlights from 2024. 01:18 James Lawrence 02:44 Sharon Van Rouwendaal 05:11 Hollie Buerckner 06:49 Jarrod Briffa 08:55 Dan Eisenhardt 10:07 Dean Summers 13:18 Tracey Baumann 14:44 Nick Jankovskis 17:04 Jaimie Fuller 18:17 Craig Lewin 20:02 Sharon Van Rouwendall and Moesha Johnson 22:32 Bek Keat 23:56 Sandra Harrell 26:09 Laura Quilter 28:18 Kat Matthews 30:39 Ryan Evernden
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#360 : Everything I Know About Becoming A Strong Open Water Swimmer
Are you struggling with the unpredictability of open water swimming? I used to hate every second of it, until I learned these tips, which completely changed the way that I thought and went about open water swimming. In this episode, you'll learn how to transform your swimming from feeling anxious and uncomfortable in the open water, To feeling confident and at ease. 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Don't be a victim 01:42 Sighting 04:01 Course Recon 04:50 Goggles 05:25 Stroke Changes 09:19 Stroke rate 10:21 Why am I Slower in open water? 11:57 Drafting 14:41 Pack swimming 17:41 Wetsuits 20:24 Bi-Lateral Breathing 21:20 Dealing with cold water 22:28 Tides and currents 24:00 Entry and exit 25:33 Dealing with panic 27:20 Practice in the pool 29:39 Race Day Strategy 31:35 Swim camps
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#359 : Strength Training So You Never Get Tired with Ryan Evernden
Ryan Evernden is the founder of Formidable Strength and Conditioning, a coaching service that’s reshaping how swimmers integrate strength training into their routines. Ryan isn't just any strength coach; he specializes in tailoring strength and conditioning programs specifically for swimmers, helping them power through the water with more speed and resilience while safeguarding against injuries. Today, Ryan will share his insights on the essential strength exercises for swimmers, how to prevent common swimming injuries, and some truly inspiring success stories from the athletes he’s worked with. Whether you’re a competitive swimmer looking to enhance your performance or a recreational swimmer aiming to swim smarter and stronger, Ryan’s expertise is sure to provide valuable guidance. 02:19 Veering towards Strength Training for Swimmers 03:11 Trying to Create Swimmers For Life 04:14 Preventing Injuries 04:32 Coming Right Back Around The Basics 06:14 Assessing Mobility and Range of Motions 07:20 Improving Overhead Range of Motions 11:18 Starting Inside Out 12:13 Finding The Balance 14:51 Strength Required For Long Distance Swimmers 21:38 How Do I Fit My Strength Sessions 29:00 Common Misconceptions 35:33 Age Group Strength and Conditioning
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#358 : How Pro Triathlete Kat Matthews Became A Front Pack Swimmer
What does it take to finish second at the Ironman World Championships? In this episode, I'm joined by professional triathlete, Kat Matthews, who's not only a fierce competitor, but also a source of inspiration for anyone looking to elevate their performance. Kat opens up about the strategies and habits that helped her climb to the top, from staying consistent with her swim training, even while traveling, to making small technique tweaks that delivered massive results. We talk about her mental approach to open water swimming, How she tackles the swim to bike transition, and the mindset required to thrive in tough race conditions. Kat also shares her journey of recovering from injury, and how it transformed her mental resilience. We discuss why creating a stable training environment, and dialing in proper nutrition, and learning to fuel correctly during workouts can make all the difference. Not just in racing, but in life. Whether you're a triathlete, a swimmer, or someone looking to gain a competitive edge, This episode is packed with actionable tips and powerful insights to help you achieve your best. So dive in and let Kat's story motivate you to push past your limits. 03:02 Leading up to the World Championship. Keeping the consistency and structure. 06:59 Vo2 Sets. 09:13 Travel and Training Calendar. 10:44 No Pressure Swims. 12:48 Change of Pace, Feeling of Control. 17:02 Swimming From Inside Out. 19:14 Race Conditions. 24:52 Don't Be A Victim 26:50 Openwater Stroke. 28:04 Bike Transition 33:00 Creating a Stable Training Environment 39:54 Fueling Correctly.
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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