S3 E9 Flat Seas & Flexible Bodies

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of mobility and flexibility for swimmers, along with a classic drill to improve technique.

This week we’re soaking up those dreamy conditions, flat calm seas and an air temperature that’s finally starting to feel a bit kinder. The kind of swim that reminds you exactly why you love being in the water. Allie shares how she’s rediscovered her love of sewing (and why it’s bringing her so much joy), before we dive into our main topic: mobility and flexibility. We chat about why they’re so important for swimmers, how they help your stroke efficiency, reduce injury risk, and make swimming feel smoother and stronger. Our Drill of the Moment is the classic Zipper Drill, brilliant for improving high elbows, body rotation and relaxed recovery. And as always, we finish with our Tell It to the Sea moments.  A mix of swim chat, life chat and salty reflections  🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts ⭐ Like, rate & review to help more swimmers find us 💬 Got questions or drill requests? Send them our way! Join us, Terri and Allie each week as we chat about all things swimming and water related! There is never s dull moment, listen and find out interesting facts, meet members of the swimming community and much more! You can find more about us on our socials and our…

People in this episode

Hosts: Allie, Terri

Topics covered

• swimming
• mobility
• flexibility
• injury prevention
• stroke efficiency

Keywords

• swimming
• mobility
• flexibility
• Zipper Drill
• stroke efficiency
• injury risk

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