The Effortless Swimming Podcast

#444 : How To Rebuild Your Swimming From Zero with Brenton Ford

Returning to swimming after years away can leave you feeling exhausted, sore, and disconnected from the water. In this episode, we break down three key things that can he

#443 : If You Want Your Swimming To 'Click', Do This with Brenton Ford

#443 : If You Want Your Swimming To 'Click', Do This with Brenton Ford

#442 : Why Your Shoulder Hurts After Swimming with Brenton Ford

Shoulder pain after swimming? Your technique could be the reason. In this episode, we look at three common freestyle mistakes that can place unnecessary stress on the s

#441 : Deep Dive Into Freestyle Technique Mechanics with Jan Prins

In this episode, Brenton Ford interviews Jan Prins about freestyle biomechanics, stroke mechanics, and the latest technology used to analyze swimming efficiency. They exp

#440 : Can Red Light Therapy Help Your Swimming? with Taryn Richardson

In this episode, sports dietitian and researcher Taryn Richardson dives into the science behind red light therapy, exploring its potential for recovery, performance, and

#439 : Why You're (Likely) Under-Fuelling And Under-Performing with Eliza Kelly

Discover the nutrition secrets that could make or break your next long swim—are you fueling properly? Swimmers and endurance athletes often overlook crucial aspects of

#438 : How To Swim Freestyle With (Almost) Zero Effort with Brenton Ford

Want to swim freestyle with less effort while moving faster through the water? In this episode, Brenton shares the three key principles that make freestyle feel smooth an

#437 : Understanding Arm Recovery and Connection In Freestyle with Tracey Baumann

Tracey Baumann is back! Learn how better arm recovery can improve your balance, protect your shoulders, and help you swim with less effort. She breaks down the most commo

#436 : How to Master Open Water Pacing, Swim Anxiety, and Stroke Mechanics with Brenton Ford

In this episode, I join the TriVelo Podcast to share my approach to swimming faster and more efficiently in open water. We discuss where to focus first when improving you

#435 : Lessons From 250 English Channel Crossings with Tim Denyer

Most marathon swimmers would overlook the critical role of mental resilience—until they're fighting waves, exhaustion, and doubt in real time. Tim Denya, an elite coach w

#434 : 7 Rules From 10 Years Coaching Pro Triathletes with Brenton Ford

What separates the fastest triathletes from everyone else in the water? In this episode, I share the seven biggest swimming lessons I've learned from coaching professio

#433 : Chasing the Chill: Understanding the Attraction Of Cold Water with Chris Ballard

Most people assume ice swimming is just for the crazy or extreme athletes — but what if it's really a gateway to resilience, mental clarity, and community? In this episod

#432 : 2:30/100m to the 1:40's with Sandra Surkamp with Sandra Surkamp

How do you break through a swimming plateau when it feels like you've already tried everything? In this episode, I sit down with Sandra Surkamp to discuss her incredibl

#431 : He Quit His Job & Is Now Chasing His Father's World Record with Adam Wilkie

Join Adam Wilkie as he embarks on a year-long challenge to honor his Olympic champion father by attempting to match his legendary 2:15 record in the 200-meter breaststrok

#430 : This Video Will Find You Right Before Your Next Breakthrough with Brenton Ford

Stuck at the same swimming speed? In this episode, we break down how to smash through your training plateaus by fixing the "bottlenecks" in your technique. Drawing from 1

#429 : The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming

In this episode, I sit down with Grant to share what I've learned over nearly two decades of coaching and racing in both pool and open water environments, including quali

#428 : Swim Technique Hierarchy of Needs

I recently joined the That Triathlon Show Podcast with Mikael Eriksson for a deep dive into freestyle technique and what I call the "swim technique hierarchy of needs."

#427 : It Sucks, But It Will Make Swimming Feel Easy

Why does swimming feel so hard after just a short break from the pool? In this episode, we talk about the importance of consistency in swimming and why regular time in th

#426 : Once You Ignore Your Watch, You'll Get Faster

What if the key to swimming faster is actually ignoring your watch? In this episode, we explore how constantly checking pace, splits, and stats can take swimmers out of t

#425 : Secrets To Fast Freestyle with Steph Clutterbuck

In this episode, we sit down with professional triathlete Steph Clutterbuck to break down the real secrets behind efficient freestyle swimming. Instead of grinding harder