Mitch Kibby is a professional triathlete who's placed 16th in the 70.3 World Championship. He began his triathlon career without a swimming background, and has gone on to compete with some of the strongest swimmers in the pro field. This is how he did it.

00:22 Introduction
00:57 Favourite cue
01:56 Kick
03:03 Breathing both sides
05:11 Catch and pull
08:38 Developing speed
09:57 Long-term approach to improvement
10:33 Finding the right company and support

With experience coaching over 8,000 swimmers, I'm sharing what really works to improve your freestyle—from finding a relaxed, efficient stroke to mastering the catch and pull. Tune in now!

00:34 Introduction
00:59 The Importance of Relaxation and Breathing
02:54 Reducing Drag for Better Swimming
04:41 Achieving the Perfect Body Position
06:04 Effective Leg Movement and Core Engagement
09:56 Mastering Rotation
13:21 Breathing Techniques
17:01 Recovery and Entry Position
23:40 Perfecting the Catch and Pull
30:55 Finish of Stroke
32:43 Rhythm and the Timing of the Stroke (the dance)

In this episode, we sit down with Tracey Baumann to explore swim stroke synchronization and body connection for a more efficient swim. We discuss six key synchronization points, the importance of feeling the water, and the role of joint mechanics in creating a powerful stroke. Tracy shares her coaching evolution toward focusing on technique and sensory cues, emphasizing the benefits of short-interval training. Tune in now!

00:08 Introduction
01:12 Upcoming Swimming Camps
01:34 Meet Tracey Baumann
2:23 Starting with Stroke Synchronization
3:17 Building the Stroke from the Inside Out
6:45 Avoiding Dead Spots in the Stroke
10:12 Six Key Synchronization Points
17:37 Transferring Pressure and Connecting with the Water
22:52 Softening the Hands for Better Connection
27:00 Effective Coaching Language
29:40 Grounding and Body Awareness
36:00 Short Interval Training
38:40 The Impact of Bones and Joint Mechanics
42:37 Get in touch with Tracey!