If there’s one thing the #GETSPEEDOFIT challenge has taught me it’s that streamlined strokes are the quick win when it comes to speed in the pool. Less flailing of arms and legs equals less drag and ...

The three 100s are all fast, with the ceiling time set at the swimmer’s best time plus eight seconds. Breaststrokers need to be within ten seconds of their best times. Because all the 100s are from a ...

Welcome to the “Swim Drill of the Week” sponsored by The Fitter and Faster Swim Tour presented by Swimoutlet.com. Swimming World will be bringing you a drill, concept, or tip that you can implement ...

Practising technique is crucial for efficient swimming. If you’re wasting energy by swimming incorrectly, the chances are you’re losing speed. Drill work – focusing on specific elements of your stroke ...

Looking to improve your swimming technique, speed, and power? Elite GB triathlete and swimming coach John Wood explains ten essential swim drills that should be a staple in your training plan. Here’s ...

During the winter-time (at least in the Northern Hemisphere), it can be hard to keep your open-water skills up to speed. But when it's freezing, you don’t need to swim in a lake or sea to get your ...

"Water is your friend," says Russian former swimmer Alexander Popov. He should know, having won four Olympic gold medals, but it's easy to feel he's talking nonsense when you're being churned about in ...

It’s been a month in training in the pool and you already know how to swim. Over the next four weeks, we shall continue to work on improving your technique and stroke while simultaneously building ...