Most common mistakes in freestyle

Over the years, we have seen an array of swim abilities and swim styles. From total beginners to confident ocean swimmers and triathletes. Despite each individual’s different abilities, there are a couple things almost everyone is either doing wrong or can improve...
How to avoid swimmers shoulder

How to avoid swimmers shoulder

One great advantage of swimming over other sports is that it is non-weight bearing and therefore less likely to cause any injuries or damage to your body (except from getting bashed about in the surf from time to time!). However there is one risk with swimming (in...
Straight arms or bendy arms?

Straight arms or bendy arms?

If you look across the lanes at Icebergs you will probably notice that most swimmers swim with a bendy arm with a high, pointed elbow as their arms come over and enter the water. If you have previously done any stroke correction you may have also been taught to swim...
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...