Race Tips

Race Tips

Part of what makes ocean swimming so fun is the challenge. You not only have to be a strong swimmer but you’ve also got to use to your skills and knowledge to negotiate the surf. Here are our words of wisdom to help you get out and come in in the most effective way....
The Three Components of Freestyle

The Three Components of Freestyle

Catch Pull Recovery Each part of your freestyle stroke is important in its own right. With a weak pull, you will be less efficient, meaning you will have to take more arm strokes and use more energy to move up and down the pool. An awkward recovery can lead to...
Winter Warmers

Winter Warmers

Brrrrr, winter is here and it’s cold! Are you struggling to warm up after your salty swim session, you have the hat, scarf, thick socks and about 4 jumpers but can’t get warm quick enough? Well, Salty Fit is here to help with a few natural remedies to help warm you...
Why Swim in Winter

Why Swim in Winter

As the temperature drops, as does our motivation to keep healthy and active during winter. Getting out of a warm, cosy bed for squad on a dark, wet and windy July morning is much more difficult than on a balmy, bright January morning. Many of you will be familiar with...

How to Swim Butterfly

Over the last month we have added some butterfly to our Lap Time programs. Butterfly is believed to be the hardest stroke to master. Many adult swimmers can comfortably swim freestyle, breastroke and backstroke but feel butterfly is beyond their ability and only for...