Swimming Tips

We all know the benefits of swimming, and the feel good feeling it gives us. It's suitable for all abilities.

Sarah is sharing her ultimate tips and helpful hints to help you plan and prep for a swim session, and a simple plan you can follow. if you want tips on starting to swim click here to read Sarahs previous blog about how to plan your swim session. 

Following on from the beginner swimming post earlier, we dive into the Intermediate and advanced swimmers.

Alyssa is a young multi-class swimmer who is currently training in the Para-development squad towards the 2024 Paris Paralympics. We caught up with Alyssa and spoke to her about her swim journey so far and her advice for someone who wants to start swimming. 

Hello, fellow swimmers and triathletes!

Winter break is a wonderful time to relax and give your body and mind a break from structured training in your offseason. However, as the days grow longer and the weather warms, it's time to dust off your swim caps and wetsuits because training season is back! To help you ease back into the groove, we caught up with Dave, a seasoned open water swimmer and triathlete, to gather his top five tips for resuming training after a winter hiatus.. 

We all know open water swimming is good for your physical and metal health but it can be a bit daunting if you aren't sure what kit you will need. We have put together a list of the essentials for every open water kit.

If you want more advice about how to start open water swimming click here. 

Swimming is an excellent form of low-impact physical activity that can have significant benefits for your mental health.

Whether you prefer to swim solo, with friends, or in a squad environment, swimming can provide a sense of calm and relaxation while also promoting physical fitness.

Do you like swimming in crystal-clear water under a clear blue sky, perhaps feeling like you are in an aquarium as you spot schools of fish and maybe some stingrays below or a turtle? 

Or what about gazing at the moon, stars and planets, and seeing fireworks light up?

Close your eyes.  Imagine you are in a tropical paradise.  Or watching New Year’s Eve Celebrations.

Now open them.  It’s the middle of winter in Australia.  You say to yourself you’re going to have to wait until summer rolls around to do these things.

But wait! You can experience these things swimming at your

Join Sandy, a seasoned Masters Swimmer who has competed at previous Masters World Championships, as she shares her valuable insights on event preparation.

Discover Sandy's top 5 tips that have helped her excel in swimming competitions. From event-specific training to embracing the taper, these tips will guide you in optimizing your performance for any event.

Triathlon season is in full swing and we are gettting ready for a great season!

Our ambassadors Adam, Alana and Dave have all given there top tips in prepping for a triathlon. 

Wanting to mix up your swim sessions? Swimming equipment is a great way to mix up your training sessions and focus on your technique.

Our ambassador Caitlin has put together her top tips for how to incorperate equipment into your training sessions to get the most out of each session.