The Effortless Swimming Podcast
1) #413 : How I qualified for the Nationals (at 38 years old) with Brenton Ford
At 20 years old, I missed qualifying for the National Championships by three hundredths of a second in the 50 backstroke. Fast-forward 18 years, and at 38, I qualified for Nationals in the five-kilome...Show More
2) #412 : The 5 Core Principle Of Fast Freestyle (#5 - Find Your Rhythm And Timing) with Brenton Ford
.Today, we are talking about the 5th and final Core Principle of Fast Freestyle: find your rhythm and timing. 00:36 The Dancing Part Of Freestyle 01:13 Kick Timing 04:35 Use Different Types Of Kick 10...Show More
3) #411 : The 5 Core Principle Of Fast Freestyle (#4 - Develop An Effective Catch And Pull) with Brenton Ford
01:40 No Need To Overpower The Catch 03:07 Teaching The Four Key Positions 04:00 Start Of The Catch 06:00 High Elbow Catch 07:35 Power Diamond Position 10:20 Exit Of The Stroke 11:36 YMCA Drill Progre...Show More
4) #410 : The 5 Core Principle Of Fast Freestyle (#3-Rock, Return And Align) with Brenton Ford
Today, we are talking about the third core principle of Fast freestyle which is Rock, Return And Align. 00:36 Rock v.s. Rolling 02:15 Return 03:24 Correct Entry 06:08 Align
5) #409 : The 5 Core Principle Of Fast Freestyle (#2 Find Your Balance) with Brenton Ford
01:46 Proud Posture 05:06 Taut Core 9:00 Effective Kick The 5 Core Principles Of Fast Freestyle: https://effortlessswimming.com/5-core-principles-of-fast-freestyle/
6) #408 : The 5 Core Principle Of Fast Freestyle (#1 Breathe Deep And Relax) with Brenton Ford
01:45 Use Your Diaphragm 02:29 Breathing Exercises Out Of The Water 03:42 Box Breathing 04:04 Relax Your Chest And Upper Back 05:38 Having The Right Posture 06:52 Letting Go When You Exhale
7) #407 : 10 Ways To Increase Your Swim Speed with Brenton Ford
In this episode, I'll share ten ways to increase your swim speed and become a better swimmer. So, let's dive in and explore these effective strategies. 00:35 Train Another Stroke 01:56 Change The Way ...Show More
8) #406 : What does 1:05/100m for 2 hours look like? with Nick Sloman
Imagine holding a 1:05 pace per hundred for nearly two hours—no walls, no turns, just pure precision. Every stroke efficient, every breath controlled. How do you sustain that kind of speed without bre...Show More
9) #405 : Why Most Swimmers Run Out Of Air In Flip Turns with Brenton Ford
If you're someone who avoids flip turns—or you're completely out of breath every time you try one—chances are, it's not your fitness holding you back. It's your technique. In this episode, I'm breakin...Show More
10) #404 : Why Your Arm Drops When You Breathe with Brenton Ford
Struggling with your arm dropping whenever you take a breath in freestyle? You're not alone—and there are five common reasons this happens. In this episode, we break down each cause, show you exactly ...Show More