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...
Why surfers should swim

Why surfers should swim

Our beautiful locality of Bondi is well-known around the world as not only a beautiful and busy beach but a great surfing destination for beginners to advanced surfers. At Salty Fit we love our fellow ocean-lovers and users. Unfortunately, unlike swimming, surfing is...
Why Swim I.M

Why Swim I.M

The main advantage of swimming butterfly, breaststroke and backstroke is to use your muscles in different ways. Swimming freestyle is very repetitive and some people can develop shoulder injuries if not swimming the correct way. The other strokes are also great for...
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...
How to achieve your Bronze Medallion Time

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...