The Effortless Swimming Podcast
1) #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
2) #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
3) #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
4) #403 : 5 Freestyle Fixes That Actually Work with Brenton Ford
There are so many different things you can do to get faster in your freestyle. In this episode, I'm gonna break down five proven ways that you can swim faster for less effort. Let's get into it. 00:2...Show More
5) #402 : Reduce Your Stroke Count From 50 To 40 Strokes with Brenton Ford
If you're taking 50 strokes a lap but should be in the low 40s, the issue might be your body connection — not your strength. In this episode, we explore how elite swimmer Becca Mann fixed her "shoulde...Show More
6) #401 : Which Freestyle Kick Is Best? with Brenton Ford
If you've ever been confused about the different types of freestyle kicks — two-beat, four-beat, and six-beat — this episode is for you. I'll break down what each kick pattern means, how to do them co...Show More
7) #400 : How Much Can Your Swimming Improve In 2 Years? with Brian Hans
Two years ago, Brian Hans was swimming 2:00 per 100 yards—struggling to find rhythm and wondering if he'd ever feel smooth in the water. Fast forward to now, he's cruising under 1:30s and just placed ...Show More
8) #399 : 12 (unusual) lessons from Michael Phelps' coach
Bob Bowman — the legendary coach behind Michael Phelps and Leon Marchand — was recently on the Exponential Athlete Podcast, and listening to that episode completely changed the way I think about swimm...Show More
9) #398 : Exhausted A One Lap? 5 Ways To Swim Forever with Brenton Ford
If you find yourself gasping for air after just one lap in the pool, this episode is for you. After coaching nearly 10,000 swimmers over the past 19 years, I’ve discovered that mastering your breathin...Show More
10) #397 : Transform Your Catch In 17 Minutes with Brenton Ford
The freestyle catch is one of the most confusing parts of the stroke — and that’s exactly why so many swimmers either avoid it or get it completely wrong. In this episode, we’ll break down what the ca...Show More