The Effortless Swimming Podcast

In today's episode, I wanted to talk about some of the key things I got from the other coaches and swimmers at the Maldives Camp. 01:13 Rotation 03:04 Front Kick Rotation Drill 04:45 S-Shaped Pull 08:39 Front Scull Drill 09:36 Kick Timing And Connection 12:29 Are You Swimming Enough? 14:02 Long-Term Goals 16:01 The Next Maldives Camp

My guest today is Oke Büll. He's a triathlete located in Germany and recently had some great success in Ironman Copenhagen. We will talk about how he was able to improve his swimming. Tune in to this episode now! 01:00 Getting Started In Triathlon 02:39 Swimming Background 05:15 Ironman Swim Distance 06:43 Breaking Down The Stroke 09:15 Relaxed Swimming 10:15 Changes In Speed 11:37 Quality VS Quantity 13:30 Training Sessions 15:21 Open Water Training 19:40 YMCA Drill 22:51 Maintain Consistency In Training 25:26 Relax And Focus On Your Technique 26:33 Have A Weekly Plan 27:26 Having Patience Is Very Important

In today's episode, my guest is Suzanne Nottage. We will talk about the progress in her swimming over the last couple of years. Tune in now! 00:57 Swimming Background 02:10 Joining Ironman 03:28 When Did You Start To Enjoy Swimming? 04:01 Hang Around With The Right People 07:22 5-Day Catch Challenge 10:19 Go Slow Before You Go Quicker 12:44 Two Important Takeaways 14:45 Doing Less VS Doing More 15:40 Timing Of The Kick And The Catch Together 17:33 One-Arm Freestyle Drill 19:02 Big Improvement 21:24 Training Sessions 23:48 Have A Much Better Feel For The Water 25:29 Started the 8-Week Faster Freestyle Course 26:50 Film Yourself

In today's episode, I wanted to talk about the five common mistakes I've seen from around 6,500 analysis videos I did over the years. Tune in now! 01:34 Breath Timing 02:56 Having The Cue Of Pulling To The Breath 04:30 Over Rotation 05:34 Rocking Side To Side 08:13 Recovery 10:37 Deep Catch 12:40 Head Position 15:43 Slightly Higher Position In The Water

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 Tool 13:28 Have A Pre-Race Routine To Ensure Total Preparation 15:48 Review Your Race Plan 18:19 Perceived Effort Sets In Training 20:47 Don't Be A Victim In The Race 21:45 You Can't Finish Strong If You Don't Have The Fitness 24:32 Make Sure To Fuel Well 28:36 User Power Words/Phrases 29:58 Smile And Make Fart Noises 33:49 Post-Race Reflection 37:06 Start With A Positive Attitude 38.33 Get In Touch With Dr. Jim Taylor

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 Be Grateful 03:02 Toughening Theory 03:47 Misogi 06:07 Doing Challenges 07:23 Better Perspective On What's Important 07:54 Creating Your Rites Of Passage 09:06 Being In Nature 10:14 Conversations Are More Meaningful 11:02 The Way To Combat Loneliness 12:19 Ditching Unnecessary Comfort

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 Get Your Body Connected 07:26 Case Study 1: Chronic Hip And Hamstring Problems 10:58 Case Study 2: Muscle Imbalance 12:08 Rotational Balance 13:41 Hip Flexor Tightness 17:45 Tight Hip Flexors Can Affect Breathing 18:53 Lack Of Shoulder Mobility 20:39 A Simple Exercise That Can Help You A Lot 21:55 Functional Movement Course 22:33 Get In Touch With Carl! 22:49 Coaching Online

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 Take Away From The Freestyle Clinic 06:45 The Benefit Of Having A Swim Coach 09:35 Ironman Swim 10:56 Relaxed And Confident In The Water 14:01 Starting In Zone 1 15:13 5-Day Catch Challenge 16:24 Frequency And Consistency 19:00 Having A Better Mindset 19:53 What's Next?

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 Adopting The Signal Response Principle 06:36 Explorer's Mindset 07:47 Three Main Tenants To The Explorer's Mindset 12:27 Focus On Things That Are Working 13:01 Six Pillars Of An Unbreakable Body 14:37 Strong Feet 15:48 Hip Mobility 16:35 Strong Glutes 17:38 Strong Torso 18:30 Shoulder Mobility 19:11 Strong Posture 22:50 Digging Deep Into Posture 25:15 Do This To Improve Neck Range Of Motion And Mobility 28:15 Having Issues With Shoulder Pain? 26:38 Internal Rotation And Shoulder Blade 32:45 What Exercises Can You Do For Your Shoulders? 38:47 We Need To Believe In Our Bodies 40:39 Too Old Is A Myth 41:11 Have A Short Daily Routine For Our Signals 42:54 Longer Workout Is Not Better 43:49 Theory Of Zones Of Tissue Tolerance By Scott Dye 46:09 Maintain Your Zone Of Homeostasis 47:53 Keep Up With Kate!

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 Physical Training? 05:13 Develop A Mental Toolbox 07:00 Be In A Place Where Your Mind Works With You 7:44 Don't Force It! 09:00 Fear Of Open Water Swimming 10:13 Mental imagery Is The Most Powerful Mental Tool 15:54 The Ultimate Goal 18:25 Overcome Conditions And Competitors 20:47 Every Race Is A Learning Experience 21:56 Mental Muscles To Focus On 23:23 Motivation And Confidence 29:02 What Motivates You? 32:00 How You Perceive Yourself 33:34 Healthy Perspective Is Important 37:00 Get Your Mind On Course 39:00 Consistency Of Mind 40:50 Train Your Mind Daily 43:10 Awareness Of What You're Doing With Your Mind