To Kick or Not To Kick
Many of our swimmers – from beginners to our squad swimmers – struggle with their kicking, by either kicking way too much and wasting energy; not timing the kick with the stroke or not kicking at all. It is often thought that you need to kick faster and...
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Lane Discipline
We know that adult swimmers who did not grow up swimming in squads may not be familiar with all the ins and outs of squad lane discipline. To help you out here are Salty Fit’s golden rules to swimming in a lane: 👉 Stay left – try to swim as close to the lane...
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How to achieve your Bronze Medallion Time
To qualify to do the Bronze Medallion you must be able to swim 400m under 9 minutes (or 8:45 at Bronte Surf Club). For some people, this can be challenging, especially if you have not been swimming regularly or if you are a self-taught swimmer. To work on your...
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Why do you swim?
There are many reasons why people swim. For fitness, to compete, or just for fun. But swimming is also a good tool to support your mental health. Like all forms of exercise, swimming releases endorphins in the brain which increases positivity. The rhythmic cycle of...
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The Breathing Barrier – why so many adults struggle with breathing with swimming?
A huge number of our swimmers come to us as they have difficulty when breathing in the water. 😟 Many people associate swimming with feeling short of breath, tightness in the chest, water going up the nose, ‘drinking’ the water and generally feeling uncomfortable when...
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Why Swim in Salt Water?
At Salty Fit we believe in the healing power of the ocean. By swimming in ocean pools, you are swimming in salt water, which is the earth’s natural healing source made up of various minerals including sodium chloride, magnesium, sulfate, calcium and potassium. Our...
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