Back to Basics

Published: Wed, 03/14/18

As spring teases us with the promise of warmer water and summer swimming, now is a good time to tune up your technique ahead of the season. Last week OS founder Simon attended a back to basics session with Total Immersion and found that, despite his swimming experience, he learnt a lot – find out more below.

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Enjoy the newsletter and happy swimming,

Jonathan Cowie

Editor, Outdoor Swimmer

The Swim Business

Minimise your effort! Maximise your speed!

With the open water and triathlon season approaching, now is a great time to check in on your technique to make sure you are swimming as efficiently as possible.

The Swim Business team of experienced Total Immersion swim coaches can you help you tune up your stroke so you can get the most out of the season ahead.

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Greg Hincks exiting Loch Lomond at Luss after a 25 minute swim in 5 degree Celsius water. There had been overnight snow, and a stunning blue sky.

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>>VIEW FROM THE WATER

TACKLING THE 200m FLY

This year, Simon Griffiths decided to take on the fearsome 200m butterfly as his pool swimming challenge.

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>>TRAINING

REVISITING SWIMMING FOUNDATIONS

Why going back to basics is a good idea for experienced swimmers.

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