Long time listeners of the show will know them as “Precision Hydration”, but they’ve changed their name to reflect the fact that they’ve been helping athletes nail both aspects of their performance for a long time now.Įveryone sweats differently and the amount of fuel we require varies depending on factors like the duration and intensity of our activity, so a one-size-fits-all approach to fuelling and hydration just doesn’t cut it.

This show is brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration, who have a range of tools and products to help you personalise your fuelling and hydration strategy so that you can perform at your best. We also cover the lessons that we can all apply to our own swimming from him having watched Joe’s improvements, and how they’ve translated into his open water racing. Paul’s thoughts from having coached Joe Skipper. The Finis Tempo Trainer Pro, and why it’s such a useful tool. Stroke Rate - how to measure where you’re at, how to find the correct range for your swim type and body size, and how to test what stroke rate will work best for your body and swim stroke. The Swim Types system, consisting of the following six swim types:

The background that led to the formation of SwimSmooth The swim smooth method has been adopted by British Triathlon and the ITU for their triathlon coaching courses, and their ‘swim types’ system is great at helping you quickly identify what kind of swimmer you are, and how to rapidly improve. Paul is one of the World’s most experienced swim coaches and stroke analysts, having been coaching swimming professionally for over 20 years. Why? Because they built it.Paul Newsome from joins us this week for a special edition aimed at helping you improve your swim stroke. Yes, they might grumble occasionally during a tough set of 400m intervals, or the infamous Goldilocks set, but they always come back for more, such is the camaraderie and friendships within the Squad.īut we are far from a clique - our swimmers are some of the most encouraging, lovely people you will ever meet who fully embody the inclusivity of what Swim in Common is all about. Over half of our swimmers have been swimming with us at least 2-3 times per week for nearly two decades. Since 2004 we have been building and nurturing the type of swimming community people love to be part of. So whether you're looking for a Rotto Squad (Rottnest Channel Swim), a place to refine your swimming for triathlon, somewhere to crack out some laps with mates, or just to learn how to swim better, we've got you covered! Each week we deliver a dozen Squad sessions for people who want to swim better, who want to enjoy it more, who want to do it with others of the same ilk, and who ultimately know the virtues of swimming on both their physical and mental health.

Swim Smooth by Paul Newsome