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A little Freestyle technique help ... Aussie style:

http://www.floswimming.org/video/500305-Sprint-Distance-Freestyle-With-Ian-Pope

Sprint & Distance Freestyle With Ian Pope Ian Pope, the Melbourne Vicentre Swimming Club Head Coach, presents sprint and distance freestyle on the instructional swimming DVD Ian Pope\'s Swimming Down Under: Freestyle. To order this DVD, click here: http://www.championshipproductions.com/cgi-bin/champ/p/Swimming-Diving/Ian-Popes-Swimming-Dow…

Streamlining is the most fundamental skill to have in swimming. Here is a great video on how to streamline:

http://youronlineswimcoach.com/how-to-streamline-while-swimming-for-maximum-efficiency-and-speed/

How To Streamline While Swimming For Maximum Efficiency and Speed The one who can swim the fastest is not always the winn…

Swimming is full of jargon words and if you haven't been swimming long, can seem very strange. What are they talking about? On the bottom of what?

Check out this article on some common swimming terminology defined:

http://youronlineswimcoach.com/swimming-terminology-defined/

Swimming Terminology Defined Swimming, just like other sports and industries, has it…

A high elbow is where it's at, whether is during the recovery or underwater:

http://effortlessswimming.com/freestyle/two-drills-for-high-elbow-freestyle/

Two Drills For High Elbow Freestyle Underwater is where it all happens. In this video you'll notice the huge difference between an elevated elbow during the catch and a dropped elbow. There's also

If you are like me, you love pools ... especially seeing what other pools are out there besides the one you spend most of your time swimming back and forth in.

Check out the World's Deepest Pool ... 108 feet!

http://www.myinterestingfiles.com/2008/08/the-deepest-swimming-pool-in-the-world.html

The Deepest Swimming Pool in The World Nemo 33 is a Recreational Diving Center in Brussels, Belgium. In here you would find the deepest swimming pool in the world, cause the pool consists of a submerged structure with flat platforms at various depth levels. The pool has two large flat-bottomed areas at depth levels of 5m (16 ft) and 10m…

Or how about this one ... World's Largest Swimming Pool:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/22/worlds-largest-swimming-pool_n_3129598.html

PHOTOS: World's Largest Swimming Pool It's not often that a photo causes an audible reaction, but these pictures of the world's largest swimming pool are most definitely whine-worthy. We told you about this glorious man-made pool that sits on the grounds of the San Alfonso del Mar Resort in Chile last year, but when we stumbled upon new…

To become better at swimming takes time to practice and train, time spent repetitively going from one wall to the other and back, over and over and over again. This can be boring at times, but here are 5 great ways to stay motivated through long training days or seasons:

http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/lane9/news/Commentary/38159.asp?q=5-Ways-To-Remain-Motivated-in-Swimming

5 Ways To Remain Motivated in Swimming | SWIMMING WORLD 5 Ways To Remain Motivated in Swimming | SWIMMING WORLD

Are long, slow warm-ups really necessary? This interesting article raises the question in a scientific manner:

http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/lane9/news/ASCAEducation/39389.asp?q=Science-of-Performance:-Minimal-Water-Warm-up-Movement

Science of Performance: Minimal Water Warm-up Movement | SWIMMING WORLD Science of Performance: Minimal Water Warm-up Movement | SWIMMING WORLD

Check out these 3 tips on how to better your open water swimming:

http://www.triswimcoach.com/making-transition-open-water/

Making the transition to open water Pool swimming and open water swimming are as different as running on a treadmill and trails. Unlike the pool, open water is both mentally and

For those of us interested in a different "arena" to compete in or those of us that compete in triathlons, open water swimming is what it's all about.

Open water is a great way to change it up because there are no walls, no ropes, and a mass group of people all swimming together.

It is challenging and exciting, but make sure you are prepared before heading out. Check out this article on open water swimming from USA Swimming:

http://www.usaswimming.org/ViewMiscArticle.aspx?TabId=1732&Alias=Rainbow&Lang=en&mid=7480&ItemId=3534

GETTING STARTED IN OPEN WATER SWIMMING Many people are excited to get involved in Open Water swimming, either for a new twist on training or to take advantage of the expanding competitive opportunities. There are some potential risks and hazards, but with thoughtful planning in advance, Open Water swimming can open up whole new worlds fo...

A lot of times we don't feel up to the workout in front of us or aren't feeling prepared for a race. In the back of our minds we are thinking that going to the beach or taking a nap would be a much better use of our time ... at least that what we tell ourselves!

Never overlook the potential of an opportunity though. That could-have-been beach trip may in fact be the time your body is ready for a world record swim.

Check out this article from USA Swimming about the magic of opportunities:

http://www.usaswimming.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabId=2046&Alias=Rainbow&Lang=en

USA Swimming - Featured Articles Imagine Doc Brown from Back to the Future came up to you and said, "Today you're going to set a world record. The only thing you have to do is race." You'd swim that day, right? You'd be the first person in the pool, warming-up, excited and ready to swim? World records aren't broken every day. T...

Bob Bowman, North Baltimore Aquatic Club's Head Coach, delivers a speech where he outlines what he considers to be the six characteristics of a Champion.

Check out his speech here:

http://swimswam.com/michael-phelps-coach-bob-bowman-characteristics-champions-video/

Michael Phelps' Coach Bob Bowman: The 6 Characteristics of Champions If you are a swimmer, swim-parent or swim coach, this is a must-see video. NBAC Coach Bob Bowman delivers a powerful message.