Best Swimsmooth Podcasts (2025)

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#404 : Why Your Arm Drops When You Breathe with Brenton Ford 13:36

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29m ago13:36

13:36

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 how to fix them, and help you transform your breathing technique. By the end, you'll swim farther with less effort and finally feel like you have all …

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#403 : 5 Freestyle Fixes That Actually Work with Brenton Ford 10:07

1h ago10:07

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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. 00:26 Point Your Toes Inwards (42% Faster) 2:07 Dont Pat A Cat 3:19 Press On Your Chest To Bring The Hips Up 4:24 Reach And Extension 7:15 Increasing Your …

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#402 : Reduce Your Stroke Count From 50 To 40 Strokes with Brenton Ford 6:25

22m ago6:25

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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 "shoulders and hips not connected" problem, dropped her stroke count by nearly 20%, and became a record-breaking open-water athlete. You'll learn what shoulde…

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#401 : Which Freestyle Kick Is Best? with Brenton Ford 10:20

23m ago10:20

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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 correctly, and when to use each one in your own freestyle to improve efficiency, rhythm, and speed in the water. 00:48 What Do Beats Refer To? 00:59 2-B…

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#400 : How Much Can Your Swimming Improve In 2 Years? with Brian Hans 31:58

22d ago31:58

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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 9th out of 171 in his Half Ironman swim. How did he make that kind of jump? What changes in his stroke made the biggest difference? And what nearly st…

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#399 : 12 (unusual) lessons from Michael Phelps' coach 17:12

1M ago17:12

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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 swimming. In today's episode, I'm going to share with you 12 powerful ideas I learned from that conversation — insights that can help you take your swimmin…

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#398 : Exhausted A One Lap? 5 Ways To Swim Forever with Brenton Ford 14:04

1M ago14:04

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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 breathing is one of the quickest ways to transform your swimming. In this episode, I'll show you how to regulate your breathing so you can swim lap after lap …

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#397 : Transform Your Catch In 17 Minutes with Brenton Ford 20:26

23d ago20:26

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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 catch actually is, how to do it right, and why it's the key to real propulsion in your freestyle. If you've been swimming for a while but not seeing muc…

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#396 : 12 Ways To Make Your Swimming Unrecognizable In The Next 12 Months with Brenton and Tas 50:59

2M ago50:59

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In this episode of the Effortless Swimming Podcast, Brenton Ford and Tas discuss the key takeaways from their recent training camp in the Maldives. They cover essential themes such as identifying bottlenecks in swimming technique, the importance of community support, overcoming self-doubt, and the significance of consistency in training. The conver…

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#395 : How To Look (And Feel) Effortless In The Water with Brenton Ford 15:52

2M ago15:52

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In this episode, I'll show you the 5 key steps to swimming freestyle with ease, so you can save energy, improve your speed, and feel confident every time you dive in. If you're an adult swimmer or triathlete who gets tired quickly, this is a must-watch. You'll discover how to finally relax in the water, connect your stroke together, and build a fre…

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#394 : This Stroke Crushes In Open Water with Brenton Ford 9:22

2M ago9:22

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Sam Short recently went a 3 41 for his. 400 freestyle. Let's take a look at what he does really well in his freestyle technique and he uses a galloping style of freestyle. So let's take a look at this style and how this kind of technique might benefit you. And I think it can be a very effective way to swim open water for a lot of people because in …

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#393 : Navigating the Challenges of Marathon Swimming with Craig Lewin 53:51

3M ago53:51

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What does it really take to swim the English Channel or any marathon swim? My guest today, Craig Lewin, is a triple crown marathon swimmer and coach who's helped athletes tackle some of the toughest swims on the planet. We talk about how to train for hours in cold, rough water. How to stay motivated over years of preparation and the mental tricks t…

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#392 : This Stroke Looks Calm...But Flies Past Everyone with Brenton Ford 15:20

3M ago15:20

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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 wit…

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#391 : The Latest Swimming Analysis Tools Are Getting Wild with Jaimie Fuller 53:52

3M ago53:52

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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 ma…

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#390 : How To Break 1:30/100m | Stroke Analysis with Brenton Ford 8:15

4M ago8:15

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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…

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#389 : Most Common Mistakes Adult Swimmers Make (And What To Do Instead) with Brenton Ford 11:22

4M ago11:22

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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 impo…

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#388 : Why Your Kick Is Slowing You Down And How To Fix It with Brenton Ford 10:28

4M ago10:28

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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:…