How to recover from an event for ongoing success
Learn how the actions of an athlete straight after a race and the days after has a large bearing on how they will recover and be ready for their next …
Knowledge, Skills and Desire – The success combo
You've got to know what to do, how to do it, and you've really got to want to do it says Elly McGuinness.
5 tips to avoid drowning at the beach
The beach can be an dangerous and unforgiving place and all beach-goers should know these five basic beach safety tips to avoid drowning at the beach.
Wetsuits: To wear or not to wear
The wearing of wetsuits in ocean swimming events is a hotly debated topic among a small section of the open water swimming community, which side are y…
Do I have swimmers shoulder? How to diagnose your shoulder injury
Swimmers shoulder is inflammation in the tendons of the muscles you use to swim and the most common reasons why swimmers shoulder occurs is poor techn…
Why you shouldn’t self-diagnose your injuries
If you think that previous athletic experience is more important than knowledge when it comes to injury rehab and performance then think again.
Correct swimming technique comes first
Whatever your reason might be for improving your swimming performance, the key is to get stronger and faster but never lose your technique.
It’s summer, so it must be shark season!
What are your chances of encountering a shark during your ocean swim and how are the 'sensationalist media' affecting our perception of the real risk.
Big wave charger or beginner? Read this it could save your life
Learning to relax and not to panic is a very important skill and may help you save your life in all types of surf conditions.
Rip currents: Friend or foe?
Rip currents are the biggest hazard you’ll face at any surf beach and 30-40 people drown in rips annually in Australia making them worth knowing mor…
