Wading

Wading is an extension of running and is the most efficient way to move through water that is too deep to run but too deep…

Wave distance

In this lesson, you’ll learn about how the distance between waves can impact on your energy levels and efficiency in the surf.

What causes swimmer’s shoulder

In this lesson learn the stroke inefficiencies that can causes swimmers shoulder. Learning outcomes Understand what swimmers shoulder is Recognise actions that can cause swimmers…

Wind and water surface

We’ve learnt previously that wind plays a major role in the creation of waves, it also has a role in what the wave looks like…

Wind, swell and waves

In this lesson, we’re learning about waves. There’s a lot to them, and the more you understand how they’re made up and how they organise…

Under water breaststroke

In this lesson you will learn the under water breaststroke drill to assist you in developing your swimming technique for ocean swimming. Learning outcomes Perform…

Swimming over waves

Not all waves need to be navigated by diving under them. If a wave hasn’t started breaking, and it’s still full and round, the most…

Treat lower back pain

If you’re experiencing lower back pain from swimming then you’re going to need to stop swimming and treat it before it gets worse and starts…

Treatment for swimmer’s shoulder

So you’ve got swimmers shoulder?! You’re going to want to get it treated ASAP by a physiotherapist, but you can also start treatment yourself. In…

Types of waves

In this lesson you’re going to learn about the different types of waves you’ll encounter in the surf zone and how they’re formed.