#269 : Stop 'Hauling' Yourself Through The Water & Swim With Ease with Carl Reader

Carl joins us again on the podcast. He has a background in Exercise Physiology and Pilates but primarily in Functional Movement. In this episode, we will talk about how Carl has helped many swimmers with their pain and injury and understand the root cause of some of the injuries that they're having. 01:26 What Injuries Do You Usually See Among Swimmers 05:16 Working On The Posture 07:55 Getting Blood Flow To The Injured Part Of Your Body 10:41 "Voltage Is Healing" 12:27 From Hauling To Floating 14:39 Trying Too Hard Puts Tension In The Body 16:17 Swim From Inside Out 18:20 Learn How To Hold Your Body Correctly 18:42 Squatting 20:36 Don't Brace Too Much In The Pool 24:00 Connection Improves The Whole Mobility 26:29 Get In Touch With Carl Read

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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.