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The Effortless Swimming Podcast#383 : The Fastest (And Easiest Way) To Draft In Open Water Hey, Brenton here. If you ever find yourself uncomfortable in the open water and not feeling that calm when you've got other people around and not knowing where to sit or where to draft off people to be most effective at it. This episode's for you. I joined the Low Tide Boys, Chip and Chris on a podcast, and they asked me all about the science of drafting. So on this episode, I get stuck into that so you know exactly where to sit. In a pack or with other people around to maximize the draft...2025-06-2647 min

The Effortless Swimming Podcast#381 : How Triathletes Can Swim Minutes Faster with Brenton FordThis a rebroadcast from the Get Fast Podcast with Jordan and Gerard Donnelly from TriVelo Coaching Trivelo Coaching: https://www.trivelocoaching.com.au/ Welcome to this week's episode of the Effortless Swimming Podcast. This is a rebroadcast of an episode where I was a guest on the Get Fast Podcast with TriVelo Coaching with Jordan and Gerard Donnelly. On this episode, I'll talk about how triathletes can swim minutes faster in any races that they're doing. So if you're a triathlete or you're interested in triathlon or open water swimming, there'll be a...2025-06-121h 01

The Effortless Swimming Podcast#379 : From Paddling to Powerful: Nurturing Swimming Skills Without the Pressure with Brenton FordI recently joined Rich Bolus on the Dad Mindset podcast, and we had a great chat about something I see all the time. Especially with triathletes and parents, you're fit. You've got a big engine from the bike in the run, but in the water it doesn't translate. And that's usually down to technique. We talked about why swimming is so different from the other two legs of a triathlon. How to help your kids develop strong fundamentals in the pool without the pressure of high level competition, and why the shape of your boat. Matters more...2025-05-2335 min

The Effortless Swimming Podcast#374 : What You’re Not Being Told Told About Sinking Legs with Brenton FordStruggling to keep your legs from sinking in the water—no matter how hard you kick or how low you keep your head? You're not alone. But why do some swimmers maintain a perfect body position even when they're looking forward and barely kicking? In this episode, after coaching over 6,000 swimmers, I break down the real reason your legs are sinking, what you can do to fix it (even if you feel like a natural sinker), and share one powerful tip that can help you float more easily—something most coaches never talk about. We’ll loo...2025-04-1716 min

The Effortless Swimming Podcast#370 : I Analyzed 8,000 Swimmers—Here’s What Actually Makes You Faster with Brenton FordOver the years, I've had the opportunity to analyze the strokes of over 8,000 swimmers and triathletes, ranging from beginners to elite professionals. Throughout this experience, I've discovered the key factors that set fast, efficient swimmers apart from those who struggle to improve. In this video, I'll be sharing the most valuable lessons I've learned from analyzing swimmers of all backgrounds worldwide. I'll debunk common myths and misconceptions often heard around the pool deck and reveal what truly makes the difference between a smooth, efficient swimmer and someone battling their way through the water. 1:07 Strava...2025-03-2022 min

The Effortless Swimming Podcast#366 : How Anyone Can Become A Great Swimmer with Brenton FordWelcome to the podcast. This is a rebroadcast of another podcast called the Human Endurance Podcast with two friends of mine, Bruna and Fabi. I was a guest on there recently, and I wanted to share this episode with you because I feel like a lot of key things were covered that if you're a swimmer or a triathlete, this is going to help you improve. Whether you want to get better at open water swimming, making sure you fuel correctly, how you should train, what are some common mistakes and foundational skills 01:28 Me...2025-02-171h 22

Two Guys Garage PodcastThe Ford GT40One of the godfathers of the Coyote engine, Adam Christian, joins the podcast to talk shop with the guys and discuss the infamous Ford GT40. Kevin notes that Adam “has a lot of car builds under his belt, and one of those builds is a full restoration of one of the original GT40s” made famous as the Le Mans-winning car that broke Ferrari’s winning streak in the 1960s and was recently brought back into the spotlight in the 2019 film, “Ford v Ferrari”. They discuss some of the history of the Coyote engine as well as the history and differ...2024-12-0350 min

Human EnduranceHow anyone can become a great swimmer | Expert Series 02 | Brenton Ford founder of Effortless SwimmingIn this episode of the Human Endurance Expert Series, we talked to Brenton Ford, founder of Effortless Swimming. Brenton founded Effortless Swimming with the mission to help people around the world in improving their swimming technique. Effortless Swimming has grown to be one of the biggest channels on Youtube, having 350K followers reaching with 30M+ views on their top videos. Apart from their content, Effortless Swimming provides online courses, in-person clinics, as well as training camps around the world. (00:08) Meet Brenton Ford: Founder of Effortless Swimming (11:13) Common Mistakes and Foundational Skills for Sw...2024-11-241h 23

The Effortless Swimming Podcast#350 : The Technology Behind The Men's 100m Freestyle World Record with Jaimie FullerJaimie Fuller is the founder of EO, the creators of the SwimBetter device, which measure the force and direction of a swimmer's hand movements. These devices were used by gold and silver medalists in the 100m freestyle, Pan Zhang Lee and Kyle Chalmers, in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics. Tune in now! 00:00 Introduction 02:08 Top Swimmers Using eo SwimBETTER 05:55 Downward Force in Swimmers: What the Data Reveals 9:34 Measuring Force and Direction for Stroke Improvement 16:31 Remote Coaching and Real-Time Feedback 20:29 Analyzing Brenton's Swim 25:40 Finding Your Unique Handpath 28:04 Understanding Force vs. Time 2024-09-1046 min

Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastEffortless Swimming w/ Brenton FordWelcome to episode 237 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a great episode for everyone this week. Joining to talk about all things swimming is the founder of Effortless Swimming: Brenton Ford. If you’re not following their IG account for the wealth of swim tips that they share, you will by then of this conversation!But first…Training UpdateWith ÖTILLÖ Whistler in our rear view mirror, we have a couple of races coming up in quick succession with the Folsom Swimrun in a week and...2024-07-1849 min

The Triathlon LabEffortless Swimming with Brenton FordSummary In this conversation, Matt Butler interviews Brenton Ford, the founder of Effortless Swimming, about his journey in the swimming space and his approach to coaching adult swimmers. They discuss the importance of starting swimming at a young age and the advantages of swimming effortlessly. Brenton shares his experience working with triathletes and the satisfaction of helping them enjoy swimming. They also delve into the challenges faced by adult swimmers and the common mistakes they make. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the difficulty of translating running technique to swimming. In this conversation, Brenton Ford from Effortless Swimming...2024-01-221h 06

Stupid Questions with Seth HillEpisode #25 - Brenton Ford, Founder of Effortless SwimmingIn this engaging discussion, Brenton Ford, the visionary behind Effortless Swimming, delves into his swimming and entrepreneurial journey. From early experiences fostering a love for swimming to lessons learned from childhood and influential figures, Brenton underscores the value of coachability and continual learning. He shares insights on analyzing swimmers and offers constructive feedback for technique enhancement. The conversation delves into the intricacies of swimming strokes, rhythm, and timing, revealing the genesis and successful growth of Effortless Swimming. Reflecting on navigating challenges amid COVID-19 and ensuring financial stability, Brenton also touches on the profound impact of marriage, family, and his...2024-01-051h 11

The Investor LabHow this Athlete and Coach Has Achieved Investing Success During A "Property Market Crash" w/ Brenton Ford | #208Ever wondered how the principles of athletic coaching can be applied to property investing? Get ready for an inspiring new episode with Brenton Ford, the popular swim coach behind Effortless Swimming, who transformed into a successful property investor. In this episode, Brenton shares his unique journey and sheds light on his evolving perspective on debt. Discover how he overcame initial reservations about property investing and embraced the power of building habits and consistency for long-term success. Brenton challenges conventional wisdom with relatable anecdotes and personal insights, and encourages listeners to think differently about their financial future. From d...2023-06-1339 min

Effortless SwimmingThe Secret Tool I Use To Analyse Technique (That Almost No Coaches Know About) with Baden SchaffMy guest today is Baden Schaff. We will talk about one of the best analysis tools that I’ve come across called Skillest and how athletes and coaches can use video analysis to improve. 00:30 The Greatest Analysis Tool 02:32 Why Was The Skillest Created? 06:48 A Marketplace That Allows You To Be Discoverable By Students 12:18 How Do You Film Yourself? 15:02 Student-coach Relationship 16:39 24-hour Access 19:05 There’s No Pressure To Perform On The Spot 23:27 The Best Tools In Skillest 24:51 The Visual Is Everything 27:17 Analyzing The Stroke 33:14 Join the Skillest Now! 2023-04-2736 min

Triathlon Nutrition AcademyHow to become a faster, more efficient swimmer with Brenton FordWhile the swim is the shortest component of a triathlon, it can be the make or break of your race. Whether you are a natural swimmer or feel like you’re swimming in a washing machine, we can all benefit from improving our technique. Joining me on the podcast today is ex-national swimmer turned swim coach, Brenton Ford. Brenton started Effortless Swimming in 2009 to help everyday athletes like you and me become faster, more efficient swimmers. In this episode we discuss: The biggest mistakes triathletes makes when it comes to swim t...2023-02-1631 min

The Tyson Popplestone Show#78 - Brenton Ford: Online Memberships, Surfing, Training & Taking Risks.Brenton Ford is a national swimmer and coach who has taught a lot of champion swimmers in Australia. He is also the winner of the Australian National Master Swim Coach of the Year award in 2012. Ford is the brains behind Effortless Swimming, a platform of techniques and workouts to improve his clients’ swimming skills. He aims to share methods that will work for a broader audience across the world. Today we catch up to talk about how he created a 7-Figure business Online by combining all of those skills. 2022-11-2556 min

The Art of Online BusinessCreating a Business That Makes Money While Surfing, with Brenton FordIt’s Organic October and in this episode of Art of Online Business, I’m sharing a case study with you that I think is going to really inspire you. I sat down with Brenton Ford who has built a wildly successful business using primarily organic marketing strategies. ‍‍Cut your lead gen costs in HALF with my $37 mini-course–NOW only $17!Visit The Art of Online Business website for Facebook Ads help‍‍ ‍‍ ‍‍Brenton has a membership that he sells with his small, but effective team and he has been able to build his b...2022-10-2640 min

Effortless SwimmingHow Stroke Count Can Be Your Secret Weapon To Faster Swimming with Brenton FordIn this episode, I will talk about stroke count and how to use it to your advantage to become a faster swimmer. 01:29 What Is A Stroke Count? 04:18 How Can You Use Your Stroke Count To Become A Faster Swimmer? 06:20 How To Reduce Drag And Increase Propulsion 09:43 Best Average Time Across The Whole Set 11:55 Maintaining The Best Technique And Form 13:45 The Best Athletes In The World Are The Most Consistent Athletes 17:09 New Clinic Schedules! Change your technique and swim smoother, easier freestyle in the Effortless Swimming membership: https://effortlessswimming...2022-10-2600 min

Effortless Swimming5 Lessons From The Maldives with Brenton FordIn today’s episode, I wanted to talk about some of the key things I got from the other coaches and swimmers at the Maldives Camp. 01:13 Rotation 03:04 Front Kick Rotation Drill 04:45 S-Shaped Pull 08:39 Front Scull Drill 09:36 Kick Timing And Connection 12:29 Are You Swimming Enough? 14:02 Long-Term Goals 16:01 The Next Maldives Camp Join the 2023 Maldives Camp 8-Week Faster Freestyle Course: https://effortlessswimming.com/8-week-faster-freestyle-course/ Change your technique and swim smoother, easier freestyle in the Effortless Swimming membership: https://effortlessswimming.com/training-and-membership-plans/ View our...2022-10-0500 min

The Effortless Swimming Podcast#251 : 5 Lessons From The Maldives with Brenton FordIn today's episode, I wanted to talk about some of the key things I got from the other coaches and swimmers at the Maldives Camp. 01:13 Rotation 03:04 Front Kick Rotation Drill 04:45 S-Shaped Pull 08:39 Front Scull Drill 09:36 Kick Timing And Connection 12:29 Are You Swimming Enough? 14:02 Long-Term Goals 16:01 The Next Maldives Camp 2022-10-0517 min

Effortless SwimmingLessons From Analysing 6,500 Swimmers with Brenton FordIn today’s episode, I wanted to talk about the five common mistakes I’ve seen from around 6,500 analysis videos I did over the years. Tune in now! 01:34 Breath Timing 02:56 Having The Cue Of Pulling To The Breath 04:30 Over Rotation 05:34 Rocking Side To Side 08:13 Recovery 10:37 Deep Catch 12:40 Head Position 15:43 Slightly Higher Position In The Water Change your technique and swim smoother, easier freestyle in the Effortless Swimming membership: https://effortlessswimming.com/stroke-analysis-membership/ View our freestyle clinic schedule around Australia: https://effortlessswimming.com/freestyle-stroke-correction-clinics/ 2022-09-0717 min

The Effortless Swimming Podcast#248 : Lessons From Analysing 6,500 Swimmers with Brenton FordIn today's episode, I wanted to talk about the five common mistakes I've seen from around 6,500 analysis videos I did over the years. Tune in now! 01:34 Breath Timing 02:56 Having The Cue Of Pulling To The Breath 04:30 Over Rotation 05:34 Rocking Side To Side 08:13 Recovery 10:37 Deep Catch 12:40 Head Position 15:43 Slightly Higher Position In The Water 2022-09-0718 min

Effortless SwimmingThe Comfort Crisis with Brenton FordIn today’s podcast episode, I want to talk about a book I recently listened to on Audible, The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter. I wanted to share some learnings from this book that I thought were really good. I hope you enjoy this episode! 00:23 The Comfort Crisis 00:48 Problem Creep 02:44 Remind Ourselves To Be Grateful 03:02 Toughening Theory 03:47 Misogi 06:07 Doing Challenges 07:23 Better Perspective On What’s Important 07:54 Creating Your Rites Of Passage 09:06 Being In Nature 10:14 Conversations Are More Meaningful 11:02 The Way To Combat Loneliness 12:19 Ditching Unnecessary Comfort 2022-08-2514 min

The Effortless Swimming Podcast#246 : The Comfort Crisis with Brenton FordIn today's podcast episode, I want to talk about a book I recently listened to on Audible, The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter. I wanted to share some learnings from this book that I thought were really good. I hope you enjoy this episode! 00:23 The Comfort Crisis 00:48 Problem Creep 02:44 Remind Ourselves To Be Grateful 03:02 Toughening Theory 03:47 Misogi 06:07 Doing Challenges 07:23 Better Perspective On What's Important 07:54 Creating Your Rites Of Passage 09:06 Being In Nature 10:14 Conversations Are More Meaningful 11:02 The Way To Combat Loneliness 12:19 Ditching Unnecessary Comfort 2022-08-2514 min

Effortless Swimming5 Ways To Get Into Flow State When You Swim with Brenton FordIn today’s podcast episode, we are talking about five ways that you can get into a flow state while you swim. 00:24 Why It’s Important 02:06 Eliminate Distractions 02:32 Take Off Your Watch 03:42 Get Into It With A Clear Mind 04:09 Box Breathing 05:00 Meditation 05:17 Journaling 06:57 Listening To Music 08:28 Single-Task Focused 9:16 Using Trigger Words/Cues Check out the Effortless Swimming membership for online coaching options: https://effortlessswimming.com/training-and-membership-plans/ View our freestyle clinic schedule around Australia: https://effortlessswimming.com/freestyle-stroke-correction-clinics/ Form Goggles: http...2022-07-0711 min

The Effortless Swimming Podcast#239 : 5 Ways To Get Into Flow State When You Swim with Brenton FordIn today's podcast episode, we are talking about five ways that you can get into a flow state while you swim. 00:24 Why It's Important 02:06 Eliminate Distractions 02:32 Take Off Your Watch 03:42 Get Into It With A Clear Mind 04:09 Box Breathing 05:00 Meditation 05:17 Journaling 06:57 Listening To Music 08:28 Single-Task Focused 9:16 Using Trigger Words/Cues 2022-07-0711 min

The Growth Booth#25: How To Turn Passions Into Monster Profits (with Brenton Ford)What if your hobby could earn you thousands of dollars every day? Or millions per year? It’s possible, and as they say, “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Welcome to the 25th episode of The Growth Booth Podcast, a show focused on supporting budding entrepreneurs and established business owners alike, towards achieving lifestyle freedom through building successful online businesses.In this episode, Aidan is joined by Brenton Ford, founder of Effortless Swimming and an entrepreneur who turned his passion into monster profits. Hear Brenton’s inspirational story, lear...2022-06-2836 min

The Effortless Swimming Podcast#238 : How To Fix Your Swim StrokeThis episode is a repost from a podcast that I recorded on the Get Fast Podcast with Jordy and Gerard Donnelly from TriVelo Coaching. Check out this episode now! 01:02 Who Is Brenton Ford? - Effortless Swimming 02:47 The Most Common Mistake Triathletes Need To Fix 04:30 Why You Should Aim To Be “front quadrant” 05:39 Stop Leading With Your Head 07:05 How To Get The Right Timing in Your Stroke (sweet spot) 08:26 Timing Is Key To Improving Speed 10:01 The “Slow to Fast” Principle For Timing 10:59 It’s Not About Strength 12:34 How To Know If You’re...2022-06-281h 00

Effortless SwimmingHow To Fix Your Swim StrokeThis episode is a repost from a podcast that I recorded on the Get Fast Podcast with Jordy and Gerard Donnelly from TriVelo Coaching. Check out this episode now! 01:02 Who Is Brenton Ford? – Effortless Swimming 02:47 The Most Common Mistake Triathletes Need To Fix 04:30 Why You Should Aim To Be “front quadrant” 05:39 Stop Leading With Your Head 07:05 How To Get The Right Timing in Your Stroke (sweet spot) 08:26 Timing Is Key To Improving Speed 10:01 The “Slow to Fast” Principle For Timing 10:59 It’s Not About Strength 12:34 How To Know If You’re Breat...2022-06-281h 00

Get Fast Podcast - Triathlon, Ironman & Cycling Coaching AdviceFix Your Swim Stroke Now with Brenton FordReturning guest and great friend of TriVelo Brenton Ford from Effortless Swimming is back. Brenton really is a world leader in swim coaching and improvement, with his Effortless Swimming coaching videos amassing millions of views on youtube. He’s especially good at tailoring his coaching for triathletes and the age grouper. Today’s episode is packed with gems as always as we discuss the biggest patterns Brenton is seeing among triathletes at the moment, the best drills to do in your warm up, sighting, breathing properly, off season training, short vs long intervals and a whol...2022-05-3059 min

Effortless SwimmingAtomic Habits with Brenton FordIn today’s episode, I will dive into a book called Atomic Habits by James Clear. I wanted to explain some of the concepts that I found incredibly helpful for achieving the goals that I set myself. 00:46 Maldives Swim Camp 02:31 Understanding How Habits Are Formed 03:54 Favorite Quotes From The Book 05:19 Habits Need To Be Effortless 06:40 Make A Habit Attractive 10:00 Less Friction 11:36 Make Your Habit Satisfying 13:24 It Takes Time To Build A Habit 16:33 Make Good Habits A Part Of Your Identity Need a proven plan to improve your sw...2022-05-0419 min

The Effortless Swimming Podcast#230 : Atomic Habits with Brenton FordIn today's episode, I will dive into a book called Atomic Habits by James Clear. I wanted to explain some of the concepts that I found incredibly helpful for achieving the goals that I set myself. 00:46 Maldives Swim Camp 02:31 Understanding How Habits Are Formed 03:54 Favorite Quotes From The Book 05:19 Habits Need To Be Effortless 06:40 Make A Habit Attractive 10:00 Less Friction 11:36 Make Your Habit Satisfying 13:24 It Takes Time To Build A Habit 16:33 Make Good Habits A Part Of Your Identity 2022-05-0419 min

Effortless SwimmingBack to Basics with Brenton Ford (Kieser Podcast: Healthy to 100) PART 2I was recently a guest on Kieser’s Healthy to 100 podcasts to talk about exciting topics regarding training, swimming equipment, and much more. I hope you enjoy it! 01:59 Swimming Equipment Must-Haves 04:48 Get Yourself A Good Wetsuit 07:20 Buoyancy Shorts 10:37 Training Sessions: What You Need To Know! 19:43 Training Mistakes For Swimmers 23:20 Doing Drills 27:27 Breathing Form Goggles Kieser Healthy to 100 Kieser Australia Podcast The post Back to Basics with Brenton Ford (Kieser Podcast: Healthy to 100) PART 2 appeared first on Effortless Swimming. 2022-04-1949 min

IMTalkIMTalk Episode 816 – Brenton Ford from Effortless SwimmingThis week we have an interview with Brenton Ford from Effortless Swimming. We also have News, Discussion of the Week, Age Grouper of the Week, and Q&As. 2022-03-291h 29

The Effortless Swimming Podcast#225 : [Case Study] From 2:20 to 1:22 For 100 Yards with Matthew TonesIn today's episode, I wanted to get Matthew Tones on the podcast to talk about how the 5-day catch challenge and 8-week faster freestyle course helped him get from 2:20 to 1:22 for 100 yards. 00:55 Swimming Background 03:10 Training Sessions 06:30 Started The 5 Day Catch Challenge 08:16 Immediate Results 10:15 Better Entry 11:02 Feel For The Water 12:05 Swimming With A Purpose 18:23 Training For A Triathlon 21.09 Gold Coast Open Water Swimming Club 21:54 8 Week Faster Freestyle Course 23:48 Swimming Knowledge 26:08 Power Diamond 32:27 What's Next?2022-03-2837 min

The Effortless Swimming Podcast#224: Learning To Skate In The Water" with Scott RothIn today's episode, I have a swimmer whom I worked with over the last few months. I have done some stroke analysis and coaching together for a while and he has been getting some good results I thought that's a good thing to talk about in the podcast. 01:18 Swimming Background 05:41 I Was Getting In-shape Aerobically But I wasn't Getting Faster 07:36 I Wanted To Be More Effortless 11:45 Spinning And Slipping 14:34 "Think Of It As Skating" 22:56 Awareness 28:12 Pulling Too Hard Too Fast 31:10 Catch and Pull, Comin Under The Body 35:13 There Are...2022-03-2437 min

The Effortless Swimming Podcast#223 : Start In The Middle with Abbie FishToday, my guest is Abbie Fish, who is the founder and technique coach at Swim like A. Fish. In this episode, we talked about coaching kids adults and some things that will help them become more successful and better swimmers later on. 01:20 Swimming Background 04:05 What I learned When I Began Coaching 06:27 Coaching Relationship is Important 11:04 Keeping It Simple As Possible 13:00 Starting With Your Bodyline 19:51 Breathing 26:10 Ironman Training 31:52 What Should A Beginner Swimmer Learn 38:51 Push Yourself 41:24 What's next?2022-03-1349 min

The Effortless Swimming Podcast#222 : Back to Basics with Brenton Ford (Kieser Podcast: Healthy to 100) PART 2I was recently a guest on Kieser’s Healthy to 100 podcasts to talk about exciting topics regarding training, swimming equipment, and much more. I hope you enjoy it! 01:59 Swimming Equipment Must-Haves 04:48 Get Yourself A Good Wetsuit 07:20 Buoyancy Shorts 10:37 Training Sessions: What You Need To Know! 19:43 Training Mistakes For Swimmers 23:20 Doing Drills 27:27 Breathing 2022-03-0532 min

The Effortless Swimming Podcast#221: Five Things That Helped Me Break Out Of A Rut In My SwimmingIn today's episode, I want to talk about five things that helped me break out of the swimming rut. For the last three months or so, since coming to the pool from our recent lockdowns, it's taking me ages to get back, much longer than what it had in the past. I want to share a couple of things that helped me finally get back down to the times that I was doing prior to the lockdowns. 01:06 Blow-Out Session 02:53 Sprint Session 04:00 Hard Massage 05:30 Kicking 06:29 Tune In To The Rhythm Of The Stroke 2022-02-2508 min

The Effortless Swimming Podcast#220:Case Study: What's Possible In 12 Months with Craig BryanMy guest today is Craig Bryan. A year ago, he attended our clinic, and recently, I had the chance to do another swim analysis with his swimming and saw a huge improvement. I got him on the podcast to talk about the improvement that he made and what he did to 18 seconds off his 2 km swim. 01:08 Swimming Background 04:34 Attending The Effortless Swimming Clinic 05:23 Difference In Swimming After The Clinic 07:04 Increasing The Stroke Rate 10:27 Using The Tempo Trainer 11:59 Swimming Goals 13:07 Training On Your Own 14:43 Main Drivers 2022-02-1617 min

Healthy to 100Swimming to 100 with Brenton Ford - Part 2In our follow up episode with former National swimmer and coach, Brenton Ford, we are discussing swimming equipment and training.Tim and Brenton start the conversation chatting about the best equipment for swimmers, including the ideal goggles and swim caps. Then, Brenton shares his tips on how to get the most out of your training sessions to help all swimmers enjoy their favourite activity for the long term.To learn more about Brenton and Effortless Swimming, visit: https://effortlessswimming.com/2022-02-1333 min

The Effortless Swimming Podcast#219: The Queen Of English Channel with Chloe McCardelMy guest today is the Queen Of English Channel, Chloe McCardel who has successfully swam across the English Channel for a record-breaking 44th time. Join us as Chloe talk about her experience in achieving this record-breaking feat. 01:47 Keeping Eye On The Price 02:45 Has It Got Any Easier? 04:28 Unsuccessful Crossing 06:15 More Channel Crossings? 08:04 Last Swim 13:43 92 km Relay Swim https://chloemccardel.com/2022-02-1031 min

Effortless SwimmingBack to Basics with Brenton Ford (Kieser Podcast: Healthy to 100) On this episode, I was recently a guest on Kieser’s Healthy to 100 podcasts. I was a guest there for two episodes. I thought it would be great to publish it in our own podcast because I think you will thoroughly enjoy the things we talked about in this podcast. It’s pretty much going to basic with freestyle, with swimming and we looked at what really matters, what’s worth knowing, what’s worth doing when it comes to freestyle. I hope you enjoy this episode. 00:36 Background02:13 Peak Of Swimming Career04:35 Swimming Sessions05:57 Training...2022-02-0300 min

The Effortless Swimming Podcast#218: Back to Basics with Brenton Ford (Kieser Podcast: Healthy to 100)On this episode, I was recently a guest on Kieser's Healthy to 100 podcasts. I was a guest there for two episodes. I thought it would be great to publish it in our own podcast because I think you will thoroughly enjoy the things we talked about in this podcast. It's pretty much going to basic with freestyle, with swimming and we looked at what really matters, what's worth knowing, what's worth doing when it comes to freestyle. I hope you enjoy this episode. 00:36 Background 02:13 Peak Of Swimming Career 04:35 Swimming Sessions 05:57 Training Sessions 06:52 Consistency 2022-02-0334 min

The Effortless Swimming Podcast#217: How To Create Sticky Habits And Avoid Wasting Your Time with Chris NattererMy guest today is Chris Natterer from Ultraworking. He is a Lead Product Manager at Ultraworking.com. In this episode, Chris will talk about what we can do to be more productive to make sure we stick to habits and also to talk about nutrition as well. All of these things tie in really well in what we do. my job is to help people be consistent with their swimming but also change their motor patterns and develop different muscle memories which really comes down to sticking to habits. So I thought this would be a good topic to...2022-01-2843 min

Healthy to 100Swimming to 100 with Brenton Ford - Part 1Healthy to 100 is back for 2022 and we've got a fantastic episode today all about swimming. Join us with guest, Brenton Ford, in an in-depth conversion about swimming technique.Brenton is a former National swimmer and coach who coached a Masters team to five National club championships. He is the creator and Head Coach at Effortless Swimming which helps swimmers and triathletes improve their technique, swim faster and live a better life through their clinics, camps and online courses.In this episode Brenton discusses the importance of proper head position, posture, alignment, "high elbow catch" and m...2022-01-2834 min