The Myth of ‘Easy’ Swimming
Easy swimming is simply a category of effort, one which when executed properly and also mixed in the right ratios with some hard work will create a great result, just like a recipe. But we need to...
View ArticleThe Myth of ‘3 Stroke Breathing’
Every swimmer knows that bilateral breathing is a good skill to have. But is it something you should be doing 100% of the time or is more relevant to certain situations? Contrary to many new swimmers...
View ArticleJetstar Elite Swimmer Blog – Part 3
Capital Classic – Wellington Warmth As swimmers, most of us are a custom to kickstarting the day before dawn by taking our clothes off in less than ideal colder temperatures and plunging into a pool –...
View ArticleCramp Anyone?
Cramp in swimming generally occurs in one of three areas: 1. the small muscles in the toes 2. the arch of the foot 3. and/or the third and main area, the calf It’s no coincidence that all these muscle...
View ArticleJetstar Elite Swimmer Blog – Part 4
The Topgun Pilots at Jetstar always put a great deal of planning into how to get from A to B in the most efficient of ways and, fortunately for us – although not as much study is involved, we as open...
View ArticleMake Your Strokes Count
Swimming efficiency always leads to speed. Without it, you can aim to get fit and thereby improve your swimming, but as soon as you lose that fitness you’ll be back to square one. And that’s a...
View ArticleTips for Optimal Recovery
The faster, more efficiently you can recover – the stronger your body will be. That’s because during recovery, your body repairs the ‘damage’ you’ve done. Recovery is when you reap the benefits of...
View ArticleTips for Optimal Recovery
Tips for Optimal Recovery The faster, more efficiently you can recover – the stronger your body will be. That’s because during recovery, your body repairs the ‘damage’ you’ve done. Recovery is when...
View ArticleJetstar Elite Swimmer Blog – Part 5
Rotorua Recovery Recovery after a race is just as, if not more important, than the training process involved in getting ready for the race. Just like the Jetstar planes – if they aren’t refuelled...
View ArticleNew to Ocean Swimming? Tips for Beginners
Firstly, always start by warming up – it increases blood flow to all parts of your body hence helps to avoids that “shock” you might feel when the gun goes and you hit the water for the first time....
View ArticleJetstar Elite Swimmer Blog – Part 6
As a young boy I was fortunate enough to be able to try almost all mainstream sports during school – finding that I was highly un-coordinated at most of them. After knocking over hurdles, jumping face...
View ArticleThe Mental Edge – Relaxation and Concentration
“RELAXATION & CONCENTRATION – The heart and soul of mental toughness” Let’s start with some real basics here: If you want to become a champion and take your game to the highest level possible then...
View ArticleSix important nutrients to help with performance and recovery
No amount of any herb or nutrient is going to take you from the couch to the podium without your dedication to proper training and nutrition. However, if you’re already doing what you can in terms of...
View ArticleJetstar Elite Swimmer Blog – Part 7
It is that time of the year again when the final race of the New Zealand Ocean Swim Series is near. Many races have been swum, many laps and strokes have been turned over in the training pool and...
View Article5 Reasons To Love Ocean Swimming!
by Surf Lifesaving World Champion Laura Quilter It’s the four-wheel drive of swimming. Ocean swimming is a uniquely rewarding experience. As a sprint swimmer, ocean swimming is actually well outside...
View ArticleSwim Tip – Drafting
This Swim Tip has been created by the experts at Boast Coaching “Feel Relaxed, Set Up the day, Gain Confidence with Boost Coaching’s – Seven Secrets to Swimming Success” Learn More The post Swim Tip –...
View ArticleAbeeco
Abeeco are a leading supplier of natural health and beauty products in New Zealand and overseas. The unique blends are inspired from some of natures best ingredients, pure essential oils and...
View ArticleTraining Events and Clinics
Auckland Harcourts Cooper & Co Beach Series Takapuna Beach, Auckland Tuesday Evenings – 1 Nov 2016 – 21 March 2017 Distance options: 2000m, 1500m, 1000m & 500m More info & to enter:...
View ArticleSwim Tip 2 – Drafting ‘On the Hip’
This Swim Tip has been created by the experts at Boast Coaching “Feel Relaxed, Set Up the day, Gain Confidence with Boost Coaching’s – Seven Secrets to Swimming Success” Learn More The post Swim Tip 2...
View ArticleSwim Tip 3 – Staying in Control
This Swim Tip has been created by the experts at Boast Coaching “Feel Relaxed, Set Up the day, Gain Confidence with Boost Coaching’s – Seven Secrets to Swimming Success” Learn More The post Swim Tip 3...
View ArticleTraining Events and Clinics
Tauranga Shorebreak Aquatics – Open Water Skills Sessions Throughout each summer Shorebreak Aquatics, in association with Team Shorebreak Inc (Aquatic Sports and Triathlon Club), offer a comprehensive...
View ArticleSwim Tip 2 – Drafting ‘On the Hip’
This Swim Tip has been created by the experts at Boast Coaching “Feel Relaxed, Set Up the day, Gain Confidence with Boost Coaching’s – Seven Secrets to Swimming Success” Learn More The post Swim Tip 2...
View ArticleSwim Tip 3 – Staying in Control
This Swim Tip has been created by the experts at Boast Coaching “Feel Relaxed, Set Up the day, Gain Confidence with Boost Coaching’s – Seven Secrets to Swimming Success” Learn More The post Swim Tip 3...
View ArticleSwim Tip 1 – Drafting ‘Follow the Feet’
This Swim Tip has been created by the experts at Boast Coaching “Feel Relaxed, Set Up the day, Gain Confidence with Boost Coaching’s – Seven Secrets to Swimming Success” Learn More The post Swim Tip 1...
View ArticleAbeeco
Abeeco are a leading supplier of natural health and beauty products in New Zealand and overseas. The unique blends are inspired from some of natures best ingredients, pure essential oils and...
View ArticleJetstar Elite Swimmer Blog – Part 7
It’s that time of the year again when the final race of the New Zealand Ocean Swim Series is near. Many races have been swum, many laps and strokes have been turned over in the training pool and many...
View Article5 Reasons To Love Ocean Swimming!
by Surf Lifesaving World Champion Laura Quilter It’s the four-wheel drive of swimming. Ocean swimming is a uniquely rewarding experience. As a sprint swimmer, ocean swimming is actually well outside...
View ArticleSix Important Nutrients to help with Performance and Recovery
No amount of any herb or nutrient is going to take you from the couch to the podium without your dedication to proper training and nutrition. However, if you’re already doing what you can in terms of...
View ArticleJetstar Elite Swimmer Blog – Part 6
As a young boy I was fortunate enough to be able to try almost all mainstream sports during school – finding that I was highly un-coordinated at most of them. After knocking over hurdles, jumping face...
View ArticleThe Mental Edge – Relaxation and Concentration
“RELAXATION & CONCENTRATION – The heart and soul of mental toughness” Let’s start with some real basics here: If you want to become a champion and take your game to the highest level possible then...
View ArticleWellington City Council
Wellington’s a city where having fun is easy. You can meet meerkats, kiwis and cave trolls on the same day. Paddle on the harbour in the morning, mountain bike in the afternoon. Visit galleries for...
View ArticleSwim Tip 4 – Effective Swim Start Technique
This Swim Tip has been created by the experts at Boast Coaching “Feel Relaxed, Set Up the day, Gain Confidence with Boost Coaching’s – Seven Secrets to Swimming Success” Learn More The post Swim Tip 4...
View ArticleMental Fortitude
by Surf Lifesaving World Champion Laura Quilter Ocean swimming is a powerful activity, one that ignites will-power and fortifies relationships. It does more than simply build fitness and improve...
View ArticleSwim Tip 5 – Warm Up
This Swim Tip has been created by the experts at Boast Coaching “Feel Relaxed, Set Up the day, Gain Confidence with Boost Coaching’s – Seven Secrets to Swimming Success” Learn More The post Swim Tip 5...
View ArticleSwim Tip 6 – Losing the Draft
This Swim Tip has been created by the experts at Boast Coaching “Feel Relaxed, Set Up the day, Gain Confidence with Boost Coaching’s – Seven Secrets to Swimming Success” Learn More The post Swim Tip 6...
View ArticleLeave Stresses on the Shore
by Surf Lifesaving World Champion Laura Quilter Ocean swimming is a powerful activity, one that ignites will-power and fortifies relationships. It does more than simply build fitness and improve...
View ArticleForm a Closer Bond with Others
by Surf Lifesaving World Champion Laura Quilter Ocean swimming is a powerful activity, one that ignites will-power and fortifies relationships. It does more than simply build fitness and improve...
View ArticleSwim Tip 7 – Rounding Buoys
This Swim Tip has been created by the experts at Boast Coaching “Feel Relaxed, Set Up the day, Gain Confidence with Boost Coaching’s – Seven Secrets to Swimming Success” Learn More The post Swim Tip 7...
View ArticleSwim Tip 8 – The Finer Points of Sighting
This Swim Tip has been created by the experts at Boast Coaching “Feel Relaxed, Set Up the day, Gain Confidence with Boost Coaching’s – Seven Secrets to Swimming Success” Learn More The post Swim Tip 8...
View ArticleSwim Tip 9 – Deep Water Starts
This Swim Tip has been created by the experts at Boast Coaching “Feel Relaxed, Set Up the day, Gain Confidence with Boost Coaching’s – Seven Secrets to Swimming Success” Learn More The post Swim...
View ArticleSwim Tip 10 – Dolphin Diving
This Swim Tip has been created by the experts at Boast Coaching “Feel Relaxed, Set Up the day, Gain Confidence with Boost Coaching’s – Seven Secrets to Swimming Success” Learn More The post Swim Tip...
View ArticleSwim Tip 11 – Running in Shallow Water
This Swim Tip has been created by the experts at Boast Coaching “Feel Relaxed, Set Up the day, Gain Confidence with Boost Coaching’s – Seven Secrets to Swimming Success” Learn More The post Swim Tip...
View ArticleBusy Week in Open Water Swimming
A shout out to all swimmers in our community who conquered their challenges this week. Read on to be inspired by some of these swimmer’s impressive results. Craig McKibbin: After seven days of...
View ArticleSwim Tip 12 – Get over em
This Swim Tip has been created by the experts at Boast Coaching “Feel Relaxed, Set Up the day, Gain Confidence with Boost Coaching’s – Seven Secrets to Swimming Success” Learn More The post Swim Tip...
View ArticleSwim Tip 13 – Exiting the Water
This Swim Tip has been created by the experts at Boast Coaching “Feel Relaxed, Set Up the day, Gain Confidence with Boost Coaching’s – Seven Secrets to Swimming Success” Learn More The post Swim Tip...
View Article5 Tips for Ocean Swim Beginners
by Surf Lifesaving World Champion Laura Quilter Entering an ocean swim event can be a daunting decision. Especially for people accustomed to lap swimming. The stark difference in visibility,...
View ArticleSwim Tip 14 – The Pressure Test
Find out more about the ‘Double Arm Catch’ at www.boostcoaching.co.nz/double-arm-catch This Swim Tip has been created by the experts at Boast Coaching “Feel Relaxed, Set Up the day, Gain Confidence...
View ArticleSwim Tip 15 – Catching Waves
This Swim Tip has been created by the experts at Boast Coaching “Feel Relaxed, Set Up the day, Gain Confidence with Boost Coaching’s – Seven Secrets to Swimming Success” Learn More The post Swim Tip...
View ArticleRace Day Nutrition
by Surf Lifesaving World Champion Laura Quilter Racing is just around the corner and excitement is starting to build. As you wind up for an event, ensuring you fuel your body with the right foods can...
View ArticleA Family Affair for Waiuku Youngsters
We love that with the four different distances on offer at our events, this gives the opportunity for family members of different ages and swimming abilities to all take part in the event together. At...
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