#392 : This Stroke Looks Calm...But Flies Past Everyone with Brenton Ford
Recently, Australian swimmer Lani Pallister made history by becoming the third-fastest woman ever in the 1500-meter freestyle. In this episode, we’re diving into her stroke to see exactly what makes her technique so effective and what we can all learn from it. 00:25 2-Beat Kick 01:01 Head Position/ Breath Timing 02:26 Have The Head Turn In Time with the Shoulders 03:30 Catch Position 08:31 Kick Timing 10:01 Rotation 12:38 Recovery
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#391 : The Latest Swimming Analysis Tools Are Getting Wild with Jaimie Fuller
How does an Olympic medalist take 19 seconds off her 800 meter time and nearly beat Katie Ledecky? In this episode, I'm joined by Jaimie Fuller from EO Labs, the creators of the Swim Better Handsets, a company I've worked closely with since their early days to share how this breakthrough tech is transforming performance from helping Paige Madden make that jaw dropping improvement to giving triathletes a way to measure swim power in Watts, sync with training peaks, and use AI to pinpoint exactly where they're losing speed. EO is changing the way we understand the swim leg from Olympic podiums to your local pool. This could change the way you approach every stroke. 00:00 Introduction to Elite Swimming Technology 02:50 Transitioning to Triathlon Focus 05:34 Integration with TrainingPeaks 08:20 Gamifying Swimming Data for Triathletes 11:08 Membership and Data Analysis 13:52 Understanding Technique and Power Dynamics 17:01 Visualizing Swim Data and Performance Metrics 24:53 Analyzing Swim Performance Data 28:37 The Role of AI in Swim Training 32:23 Understanding Swim Technique and Efficiency 37:45 Learning from Other Sports 39:56 Case Studies of Elite Athletes 45:39 Implementing Changes and Measuring Outcome
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#390 : How To Break 1:30/100m | Stroke Analysis with Brenton Ford
This episode is taken from our latest Feedback Friday video. We have a triathlete from Sydney who holds 1:30/100m on his Ironman swims. Let's take a look at his strokes and see where he can find additional speed. Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kEXXSc9eac 00:37 Head Position 01:04 Body Position 04:10 Reach And Extension 06:13 Arm Angle Grab the freestyle checklist here: https://effortlessswimming.com/freestyle-checklist/ Work with us (stroke analysis coaching): https://effortlessswimming.com/es-training-and-membership-page/ Join a camp: https://effortlessswimming.com/camps
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#389 : Most Common Mistakes Adult Swimmers Make (And What To Do Instead) with Brenton Ford
Have you ever walked away from a swim thinking, "Why does this still feel so hard?" You're not alone. Most adult swimmers struggle with the same few challenges—again and again—and it’s usually because no one ever showed them how to fix it the right way. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the most common mistakes adult swimmers make—and more importantly, how to finally fix it. Let’s get started. 00:17 Mistake #1: Holding Too Much Tension 04:07 Mistake #2: Looking Forward the Whole Time 06:12 Mistake #3: Overkicking or Stiff-Leg Kicking 07:38 Mistake #4: Beginning Your Catch Before You Finish Reaching Forward 09:28 Mistake #5: Rushing the Breath
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#388 : Why Your Kick Is Slowing You Down And How To Fix It with Brenton Ford
Most swimmers think a harder kick equals more speed. But for adult swimmers and triathletes, it usually means more effort and less progress. So, if your legs feel heavy, your breathing feels rushed, or you’re constantly tired after short swims, it might be your kick that’s holding you back. Let’s fix it. 00:32 Mistake #1: Kicking From the Knees 02:33 Mistake #2: Too Much Kick 06:16 Mistake #3: Stiff Ankles 08:29 Mistake #4: Using It For Propulsion 09:15 Bonus Cue: Fishtail Feet
Faster times and better technique aren't a guarantee when you train hard. What really makes a difference to your speed and efficiency in the water? The Effortless Swimming podcast helps make a complex sport really simple to better your swimming. We cover open water swimming, triathlon swimming and pool swimming. Hosted by Australian National swimmer and coach Brenton Ford.
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