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Swim Smooth Ltd Swim Smooth is a world-leading swim coaching system helping swimmers and triathletes improve their technique, fitness, and open water skills.

Founded by Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth has supported swimmers in over 100 countries through expert coaching.

23/04/2026

Itching for the open water? Here’s some great advice from

📈Winter miles = summer smiles 😊
23/04/2026

📈Winter miles = summer smiles 😊

21/04/2026

Can’t wait to see everyone in a few weeks!

21/04/2026

Got my training buddy back in town

16/04/2026

Well done Yolanda Carstens amazing stuff!

What if one small tweak to the shape of your stroke could unlock 6–8 seconds per 100m… and take pressure off your should...
16/04/2026

What if one small tweak to the shape of your stroke could unlock 6–8 seconds per 100m… and take pressure off your shoulders at the same time?

This week’s blog features a full breakdown from a real 1-to-1 video analysis session with Tom, and honestly, it’s one of the clearest examples we’ve seen in a while.

On the surface, Tom’s stroke looked great.
Strong body position. Efficient kick. Nice rhythm.

But when we slowed the footage right down…
the truth was hiding in plain sight.

His hand entry and catch shape were almost the inverse of what they should be.

And here’s where it gets powerful…

In the blog, you’ll see the actual frame-by-frame video analysis, including:

• Above and underwater footage showing exactly where things break down
• Side-by-side comparisons with elite swimmers
• The moment we identify the root cause of his shoulder pain
• And how a simple change in shape transforms both performance and comfort

Plus, I walk you through the exact 3-step process from our original Catch Masterclass to fix it, step-by-step.

This isn’t theory.
This is real coaching, real footage, and real insight you can apply immediately to your own swimming.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re working hard but not getting the return, this is a must-read (and watch).

👉 Read the full post now on blog.swimsmooth.com

13/04/2026

Fancy a dip?

🟡That little yellow Tempo Trainer sitting in your kit bag?Still in the box… or quietly ignored because it feels “too tec...
01/04/2026

🟡That little yellow Tempo Trainer sitting in your kit bag?

Still in the box… or quietly ignored because it feels “too technical”?

You’re not alone. But here’s the truth… it’s one of the simplest and most powerful tools you can use to transform your swimming.

If you can use your phone, you can use this. Three buttons. That’s it.

And yet, it can give you something most swimmers are missing… real-time pacing, structure, and objectivity. The same advantage cyclists and runners have been using for years.

No more guessing what “moderate” means.
No more inconsistent efforts.
Just clear, repeatable, purposeful swimming.

In tomorrow’s blog, I’ll show you exactly how to use all 3 modes, why it works so well, and how to get started in minutes.

Set aside a little time this weekend… this could be a genuine game-changer for your training.

👉 Read the full post tomorrow at 4pm AWST on blog.swimsmooth.com

I’ve never been a lane 3 man thankfully 😅
01/04/2026

I’ve never been a lane 3 man thankfully 😅

“Less is more”… or is it?Cameron McEvoy’s world record has sparked a huge conversation around low-volume training. But t...
23/03/2026

“Less is more”… or is it?

Cameron McEvoy’s world record has sparked a huge conversation around low-volume training. But the real lesson isn’t about doing less… it’s about doing what matters most.

For a pure sprinter, that means precision, power, and specificity. For the rest of us, especially distance swimmers and triathletes, simply cutting volume won’t deliver the same result.

I’ve seen this before. Training alongside sprint specialists who looked like they were doing “less” but were actually doing exactly what their event demanded. And even in my own swimming today, it’s not less training that’s keeping me fast… it’s more focused training.

So yes, celebrate an incredible performance 👏
But don’t copy the headline… understand the principle.

Train for your event.
Train with purpose.
Train smart.

Read the full post now on blog.swimsmooth.com

Everyone’s watching swimming tips. Fewer people are swimming better.Instagram and YouTube are full of well-meaning advic...
15/01/2026

Everyone’s watching swimming tips. Fewer people are swimming better.

Instagram and YouTube are full of well-meaning advice on how to “fix” your freestyle. Slow-motion clips. Universal cues. One-size-fits-all solutions.

And yet, week after week, I see swimmers arriving for video analysis frustrated because they’ve tried everything… and somehow ended up swimming worse, not better.

The issue isn’t motivation or effort.
It’s context.

You can’t coach the stroke. You have to coach the swimmer.

The same visible fault can lead to very different problems depending on body position, breathing, timing, injury history and even wetsuit buoyancy. What helps one swimmer can be neutral or actively harmful for another.

That’s exactly what today’s blog explores, with real examples from recent sessions and why generic online advice, while often helpful in principle, can quietly send you down the wrong path when time is limited.

🕓 Full blog live today at 4pm AWST (now 👍)
👉 Read it on blog.swimsmooth.com

Sometimes the fastest way forward isn’t more content.
It’s better context.

15/01/2026

One of the most common mistakes I see right now 👇

“Look down.”
“Swim downhill.”
“Get your head lower.”

For some swimmers, that cue works brilliantly.
For others, it’s completely disastrous.

In this clip, you’re seeing two swimmers who look similar on the surface. Same cue. Same advice. Very different outcomes.

One benefits from a lower head position.
The other ends up driving down into the water, losing any sense of catch, lifting the legs too high, increasing frontal drag, and then compensating with a breath that turns into a full head lift and a levered arm press.

Nothing wrong with the intent.

Everything wrong with applying the same advice to everyone.

You can’t coach the stroke.

You have to coach the swimmer.

This is exactly why generic advice on Instagram and YouTube can quietly send you in the wrong direction when time is limited.

Full blog goes live today at 4pm AWST on blog.swimsmooth.com where I unpack this in more detail and explain how to be more selective with the content you consume.

Sometimes the fastest way forward isn’t more tips.

It’s better context. 

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