Introduction: Why Posture Matters in Swimming When it comes to swimming efficiently, technique trumps brute strength. One of the most important yet often misunderstood elements of technique is body posture. In other words, how you hold and move your body in the water. Whether you are swimming...

It is a well-known fact that every superhero has to have a special suit, a cape or a mask to be taken seriously. Right? At the same time, he or she has to have a certain set of extraordinary skills that often are enhanced by their attire. Think Batman and his winged cape or his belt which never...

Quick Jump To: Introduction 1) Slow Swimming 2) One Arm Drills 3) Dive Under 4) Backwards Swimming 🎥 Watch: Swim Backwards Video Tutorial 5) Fists and Finger Drills 6) Sculling 🎥 Watch: Sculling Explained 7) Flags to Flags Swim 8) Open Water Training 9) Medl...

One of the basic skills of any beginner student of any activity is the ability to recognize if something is not done the right way. Be it the ability to notice spelling mistakes in written texts (I am sure there many in my posts :)), the know-how to acknowledge that a ski jumper’s form during the...

Hand paddles are commonly used in swimming pools around the world. In fact, you hardly ever see a pool deck or the infamous Lost and Found basket (yes, they do exist) without a pair of them laying around. They are either loved or hated. The main rudimentary idea behind the original hand padd...

Every swimmer knows how to swim fast, but do you know the secret to recovering fast? The art of the warm down, or active recovery, is one of the most misunderstood and undervalued parts of a swim workout. Many swimmers treat "easy" laps as a race, but this defeats the purpose. This guide will ex...

Many of us are caught up in our fast-paced society often forgetting to just stop and think. This causes us to do things over and over without realizing that there might be a smarter way to help us go forward. As a swim coach or a swimmer, you should always be trying to adjust your ways and exp...

Quick Jump To: Introduction Why the Palm Paddle Is So Small How It Improves Your Pull Technique How to Wear Palm Paddles Correctly Additional Benefits Final Thoughts FAQ Introduction This post is long overdue, but finally, I kicked myself to introduce you to the wonderful wo...

Quick Jump To: Introduction 🎥 Watch: Backward Freestyle in Action How To Swim Freestyle Backward Body Position and Streamline Hip Rotation and Body Roll Head Position and Balance Arm Motion and Propulsion Breathing Technique Training Sets and Variations 🎥 Watch: The Backwards M...

Being a beginner swimmer isn't easy. Where do you start? How come it looks so much harder than it is? These are questions I get all the time. The reality is that swimming motions are complex and difficult to master without breaking them down into specific drills. Drills allow you to isolate one or...

Over the years, we've covered hundreds of swimming tips, drills, and techniques. To help you navigate it all, we've dug into our archives to create a roundup of the most popular and impactful lessons ever published on the Swimator Blog. Whether you're a novice overcoming a fear of the water or an...

Quick Jump To: What Is a Swimmer's Snorkel? Benefits of Using a Center-Mount Snorkel How to Breathe With a Swimmer's Snorkel Exhaling Through Your Nose Exhaling Through Your Mouth Extra Tools: Cardio Cap and Dry Top Conclusion: Which Breathing Method Is Best? FAQ Since I am on...