Category: Swim Fitness

For the majority of swimmers, being able to swim for longer without getting tired is directly related to your swim technique and not your level of fitness. You could be a marathon runner with an...

I am a regular gym and swim goer and have seen the benefits of each type of workout, however; I have often wondered where I should be spending most of my time to see the best fitness...

Being in the water is a wonderful experience that is not exclusive to swimmers. For years, before I learnt to swim, I would attend my local pool, stay in the shallow end and complete a series of...

The dolphin kick, also known as the "fifth swim stroke", is an incredibly powerful swim kick. The dolphin kick is a great exercise that works your abs. The dolphin kick does not use isolated leg...

When we learn to swim, many of us get handed a kickboard to give us water confidence or help us work on our technique. Kickboards are widely accepted as an excellent training aid for both...

I love swimming and exercise, and the thought of being in the pool seven days a week fills me with excitement. However, I wonder if I should really swim on my rest days? Swimming on a rest day is...