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The Effortless Swimming Podcast

Brenton Ford
Swimming Technique
Open Water Swimming
Swimming
Triathlon
Freestyle Swimming
Breathing Techniques
Effortless Swimming
Swimming Techniques
Swimming Efficiency
Freestyle Technique
Swimming Training
Triathlon Training
Coaching
Mindset
Body Position
Stroke Technique
Breathing Technique
Swimming Drills
Swimming Performance
Swimming Camps

Faster times and better technique aren't a guarantee when you train hard. What really makes a difference to your speed and efficiency in the water? The Effortless Swimming podcast helps make a complex sport really simple to better your swimming. We cover open water swimming, triathlon swimming and pool swimming. Hosted by Australian National swimmer and coach Brenton Ford.

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Want to swim freestyle with less effort while moving faster through the water? In this episode, Brenton shares the three key principles that make freestyle feel smooth and effortless: improving your balance and body position, using rotation to maximi... more

Tracey Baumann is back! Learn how better arm recovery can improve your balance, protect your shoulders, and help you swim with less effort. She breaks down the most common mistakes that lead to shoulder pain, dropped hips, and extra drag, then shares... more

In this episode, I join the TriVelo Podcast to share my approach to swimming faster and more efficiently in open water. We discuss where to focus first when improving your stroke, the differences between galloping and balanced swim styles, why I beli... more

Most marathon swimmers would overlook the critical role of mental resilience—until they're fighting waves, exhaustion, and doubt in real time. Tim Denya, an elite coach with over 250 English Channel crossings, reveals the unspoken truth: mental stren... more

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Recent Guests

Tracey Baumann
Swimming coach and arm-recovery expert
Swim Mastery (swimmastery.online)
Episode: #437 : Understanding Arm Recovery and Connection In Freestyle with Tracey Baumann
Tim Denyer
Marathon/open-water swimming coach known for guiding English Channel crossings
Red Top Swim / Red Top Performance
Episode: #435 : Lessons From 250 English Channel Crossings with Tim Denyer
Chris Ballard
Author and journalist focusing on cold water swimming; author of The Plunge
Author, Journalist
Episode: #433 : Chasing the Chill: Understanding the Attraction Of Cold Water with Chris Ballard
Sandra Surkamp
Long-distance swimmer who improved from ~2:37 to ~1:48 over coaching cycles
Independent swimmer / Open water swimmer
Episode: #432 : 2:30/100m to the 1:40's with Sandra Surkamp with Sandra Surkamp
Adam Wilkie
British swimmer; son of Olympic champion David Wilkie
Independent
Episode: #431 : He Quit His Job & Is Now Chasing His Father's World Record with Adam Wilkie
Brenton Ford
Swim coach, entrepreneur, founder of Effortless Swimming
Effortless Swimming
Episode: #429 : The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming
Steph Clutterbuck
Professional triathlete known for top 10 swim splits; viral swim video presence
Pro Triathlete
Episode: #425 : Secrets To Fast Freestyle with Steph Clutterbuck
Brendan Cullen
The Desert Swimmer, English Channel and open-water swimmer
The Desert Swimmer / Open Water Swimming Community
Episode: #424 : How To Conquer The English Channel When You Live In The Desert with Brendan Cullen
Samuel Short
Olympian, Commonwealth champion, world champion, multiple-time world championship medalist
Swimmin Brisbane
Episode: #419 : Only 6 Swimmers In History Have Done This with Sam Short

Host

Brenton Ford
Host with a coaching focus rooted in Effortless Swimming; widely featured across episodes on technique, open-water strategy, and race execution.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 439 ratings
  • Great content, great guests

    Thanks for providing such valuable resource to the public.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mei the mudworm
    United States2 years ago
  • stupid

    stupid

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jerry101815
    China2 years ago
  • Yes, you can listen to learn to swim better

    Brenton is an excellent teacher who breaks down swimming technique and explains how to improve, a fantastic resource for swimmers of all levels.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    last surviving nickname
    Switzerland2 years ago
  • This podcast is for all types and levels of swimmers!

    As an adult that learned how to swim only a few years ago, I have learned to appreciate the way Brenton can motivate me to improve as a swimmer and an athlete by explaining things in ways I can clearly understand, and also by having a lot of great guests on this podcast. The topics have included the mental aspects of swimming, nutrition, as well as hearing from other coaches and their approach to how to help people become better swimmers. Highly recommended!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jindro
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent podcast and coach

    Love this podcast and listen weekly. Great guests, insightful information. Also attended one of Brenton’s terrific clinics in Melbourne.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Benin2011
    Australia2 years ago

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The mix of technique, mental strategies, and open-water stories is widely appreciated; some note advertising or sponsorship mentions.
Guests range from elite swimmers to coaches, providing diverse perspectives.
Wide consensus on high-quality instruction and motivation, with occasional critique about frequent ads.
Listeners praise practical, easy-to-apply swimming tips and clear coaching insights.

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#435 : Lessons From 250 English Channel Crossings with Tim Denyer
Q: How do you decide when to pull a swimmer from the water?
Decision-making is data-informed and collaborative with the pilot and observer; when signs indicate deteriorating safety, or the swimmer can no longer maintain a safe position, the team pulls them, even if it means stopping a previously planned crossing.
#435 : Lessons From 250 English Channel Crossings with Tim Denyer
Q: What makes a successful English Channel crossing more about preparation than luck?
Tim argues that success hinges on disciplined planning, realistic expectations about weather, a strong support team, and a trusted coach who communicates clearly and prepares swimmers for a range of contingencies rather than relying on a perfect day.
#433 : Chasing the Chill: Understanding the Attraction Of Cold Water with Chris Ballard
Q: What are practical first steps for someone new to cold water swimming?
Start with cold showers or a controlled entry into shallow cold water, build gradually by extending time, and leverage social groups for accountability and safety, with a three-part approach to reduce hyperventilation and fear.
#433 : Chasing the Chill: Understanding the Attraction Of Cold Water with Chris Ballard
Q: How did you mentally approach training for an ice mile and competing in cold water?
He describes the mental hurdles, recognizing that warmth is a genetic tendency but that preparation, community support, and a willingness to endure early discomfort unlocks the ability to perform and persist in extreme cold.
#433 : Chasing the Chill: Understanding the Attraction Of Cold Water with Chris Ballard
Q: What inspired you to write a book about cold water swimming?
The guest explains that his journalistic curiosity about undiscovered stories in the cold-water world, combined with personal experiences of being drawn to the sport, motivated him to document the culture, characters, and science behind ice swimming in The Plunge.

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The show centers on practical swimming technique, open-water strategies, and race-day planning, explored through coaching-focused conversations, case studies, and guest insights from elite swimmers, coaches, and open-water athletes. Episodes commonly cover freestyle mechanics, timing, breathing, body position, and mental resilience, often with demonstrations, drills, and real-world coaching anecdotes. A notable pattern is the blend of actionable technique cues with inspirational open-water stories and risk-taking, creating a resource that's useful for both recreational swimmers and competitive athletes. The format tends to feature expert coaching perspectives, interviews with high-profile swimmers, and a strong emphasis on applying small, r... more

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1. Tracey Baumann
2. Tim Denyer
3. Chris Ballard
4. Sandra Surkamp
5. Adam Wilkie
6. Brenton Ford
7. Steph Clutterbuck
8. Brendan Cullen

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