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Effortless Swimming

Summary: National coach and swimmer Brenton Ford dives into the latest techniques for faster swimming as he chats with Olympic swimmers, coaches and experts. The #1 source of swimming information for swimmers, triathletes and coaches.

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 Mental Strategies To Race Strong From Start to Finish with Dr. Jim Taylor | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 39:48

Excited to have Dr. Jim Taylor back to talk about the mental aspect of the race and some excellent practices for approaching races in a healthy way. 02:43 How To Get Mentally Prepared Before The Race 05:03 Three Key Goals To Follow 06:48 Embrace The Suck 10:56 Physical Intensity 13:05 Music Is A Powerful Mental […]

 The Comfort Crisis with Brenton Ford | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:06

In today’s podcast episode, I want to talk about a book I recently listened to on Audible, The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter. I wanted to share some learnings from this book that I thought were really good. I hope you enjoy this episode! 00:23 The Comfort Crisis 00:48 Problem Creep 02:44 Remind Ourselves To […]

 The One Exercise That Solves Most Aches And Pains with Carl Reader | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:27

Carl Reader is joining us again in today’s podcast episode. He is a Functional Movement Coach with a background in Exercise Physiology and Pilates. We will talk about the importance of upper and lower body connections and an exercise that can help you achieve better posture and mobility. 03:56 One Of The Best Ways To […]

 7 Mins Off An Ironman Swim with Dave Halantas | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 21:36

My guest today is Dave Halantas. He came to our clinic in 2019 and went through our 5- Day Catch Challenge course. We will talk about what he’s changed over the last 12 months to see a big improvement in his swim times in the Ironman swim distance. 01:29 Swimming Background 02:58 Shoulder Rotation 04:45 […]

 Becoming Unbreakable with Kate Galliett | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 49:30

My guest today is Kate Galliett, who has a degree in Exercise Science and has been a strength and fitness coach for 21 years. In this episode, we will talk about ways to achieve an unbreakable body. Tune in now! 01:13 Got A Degree In Exercise Science 02:47 What Does An Unbreakable Body Mean? 03:20 […]

 Train Your Mind For Success In The Water with Dr. Jim Taylor | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:02

In today’s episode, my guest is Dr. Jim Taylor, who specializes in the psychology of sport and is the author of Train Your Mind for Athletic Success. We will talk about the mental side of sport, swimming, and triathlon. Tune in now! 01:38 Helping Athletes To Be Mentally Prepared 03:18 Is Mental Training Similar To […]

 Can You Really Get Faster As You Get Older? with Garry Wheeler | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:48

My guest today is Gary Wheeler from New South Wales. He has gone through our online courses and seen great results! We will talk about his progress over the last couple of months. 00:48 Joining The 8-Week Faster Freestyle Course 01:51 Swimming Background 04:41 Going Through The Course For The Second Time! 06:15 Finding The […]

 [Case Study] The Power Of Consistency And Being Technique-Focused with Bronwen Stacey | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:47

My guest today is Bronwen Stacey who attended one of our freestyle clinics a few years ago. We will talk about the progress she has made since doing the clinic. Tune in to the episode now! 00:55 Three Sessions A Week 01:54 What Is A Towel Session? 03:30 Bronze Medallion Course 05:23 Noosa Triathlon 07:34 […]

 5 Ways To Get Into Flow State When You Swim with Brenton Ford | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:34

In today’s podcast episode, we are talking about five ways that you can get into a flow state while you swim. 00:24 Why It’s Important 02:06 Eliminate Distractions 02:32 Take Off Your Watch 03:42 Get Into It With A Clear Mind 04:09 Box Breathing 05:00 Meditation 05:17 Journaling 06:57 Listening To Music 08:28 Single-Task Focused […]

 How To Fix Your Swim Stroke | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:00:37

This episode is a repost from a podcast that I recorded on the Get Fast Podcast with Jordy and Gerard Donnelly from TriVelo Coaching. Check out this episode now! 01:02 Who Is Brenton Ford? – Effortless Swimming 02:47 The Most Common Mistake Triathletes Need To Fix 04:30 Why You Should Aim To Be “front quadrant” […]

 The Science Of Swimming Better with Kenneth Graham | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:10

My guest today is Kenneth Graham. We’ve been working together on a product called SwimBETTER by EO, which helps swimmers swim faster. Check out this episode now! 00:42 Working As A Sports Scientist 02:19 MAD System 03:24 What Is Exciting About The SwimBETTER? 04:36 Producing Force At The Right Time And Direction 07:09 Refine Your […]

 [Case Study] How A Freediver Went From 2:00 to 1:30/100m with Ioannis Aliazis | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:20

I’ve got Ioannis Aliazis on today’s podcast episode. He has recently been through the 8 Week Faster Freestyle course and is here to share his improvements over the last couple of months. Ioannis is also a freediving instructor, and we will talk a little bit about some of the crossovers from freediving to swimming. 01:01 […]

 [Case Study] 8:25 to 7:13 for a 400m Time Trial with Anthony McDonald | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:09

Today, my guest is Anthony McDonald, who has been going through some of our online courses and made such incredible improvements over the last couple of months. Tune in to this episode now! 01:01 There’s Always Room For Improvement 01:34 Swimming Background 04:45 Focusing On One Or Two Things At A Time 07:38 Going Through […]

 What Amateurs Can Learn From The Mistakes Of Elite Swimmers with Brant Best | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 50:58

My guest today is Brant Best. We’ve been working together on a product called SwimBETTER by EO, which helps swimmers swim faster. Check out this episode now! 00:22 The SwimBETTER 02:10 Working With Elite Athletes 04:34 Too Much Length Is Not Good 07:45 Overreaching 13:04 Why Your Hips Need To Be In The Right Position […]

 The Easiest 1:10/100m Ever with Dan Smith | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:00

Glad to have Dan Smith back in today’s podcast episode! Dan is a former Olympic swimmer and now the founder of Worldwide Speaking. Join us as he shares his journey in helping parents and athletes all over the world. 00:29 It’s A Fantastic Video 01:46 Retiring From Swimming Sport 05:59 Helping Parents And Athletes 09:06 […]

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