The Effortless Swimming Podcast

Tired of your swimming goggles fogging up in the middle of a swim? In this episode, discover how to prevent foggy goggles, understand why condensation happens, and learn practical tips to keep your vision clear in the water. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced swimmer, these simple techniques can help you spend less time adjusting your goggles and more time focusing on your swim.

00:10 Why Swimming Goggles Fog Up
00:40 Understanding Temperature and Condensation
01:10 How to Prevent Goggles from Fogging
02:35 Choosing and Caring for Your Goggles
04:10 Tips for Keeping Your Goggles Clear
05:05 Alternative Goggle Options for Swimmers

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 help you rebuild your swimming and feel stronger and more comfortable in the water.

You'll learn how body position, breathing, stroke length, and a more relaxed kick can make swimming feel easier and more efficient. We'll also look at how to structure your training when you're getting back into the pool and why giving yourself three to six months of consistent swimming can make a huge difference.

If you're returning to swimming after a long break, these simple technical and training adjustments can help you reconnect with the water and build your fitness without relying on brute strength.

00:00 How to Get Back Into Swimming
00:49 Fix Your Body Position
01:26 Breathe Without Getting Out of Breath
02:03 Build a Longer, More Efficient Stroke
02:46 Stop Kicking So Hard
03:42 How to Train When Returning to Swimming
05:02 What to Expect When You Start Again
05:51 Give Yourself 3–6 Months to Rebuild
06:34 Final Thoughts

#443 : If You Want Your Swimming To 'Click', Do This 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 shoulder: an overly high elbow, crossing over the centre line, and overdoing the catch. Through clear demonstrations and underwater footage, you'll learn how to make your stroke more natural, efficient, and shoulder-friendly.

A great episode for swimmers looking to improve their freestyle technique while reducing unnecessary strain.

00:00 – Why Your Shoulder Hurts After Swimming
00:20 – The main freestyle technique flaws that can cause shoulder problems
01:20 – Flaw #1: Elbow too high
02:25 – Shoulder position and rotation
03:00 – Flaw #2: Crossing over the centre line
03:20 – Underwater look at the freestyle stroke
04:00 – Flaw #3: Overdoing the catch
04:55 – What happens when you overdo the catch
05:30 – Finding a more natural catch position
07:00 – Underwater examples and final technique reminders