Podcast Episodes

#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 c…

Published on 3 hours ago

#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…

Published on 1 week ago

#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 swim…

Published on 2 weeks ago

#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 breathi…

Published on 3 weeks ago

#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 c…

Published on 4 weeks ago

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

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 bot…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

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 tr…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

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 th…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

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…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

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

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…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago