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Audio Deep Dives for Swimmers. Your guide to swimming smarter, safer, and faster. We go deeper than our videos, breaking down complex concepts into practical advice for pool swimmers, triathletes, and open water adventurers. Topics include technique, pool etiquette, open water safety, gear, and mindset. Based on the 360swim blog. Brought to you by 360swim Read the Guides: https://360swim.com/blog Shop Safe Buoys: https://shop.360swim.com Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Physics of Sinking Legs (And the Three Drills That Fix It)
Tuesday, 22 September, 2026
360swim Podcast: Audio for Swimmers 🎧Do you feel like an Olympian for the first 15 meters, only to hit a wall of exhaustion and sinking legs by meter 25? It’s not a lack of cardio—it’s a physics problem. In this deep dive, we break down the counter-intuitive "Tree Log" method to instantly fix your alignment, stop the teeter-totter effect, and glide through the water with zero wasted energy. 💦 In this episode:• 0:00 - The 25m Frustration (Why it’s not a cardio issue)• 2:15 - The Physics of the "Seesaw Effect"• 4:55 - The Psychological Hurdle of Looking Down• 6:16 - The "Swim on Top of the Water" Myth• 7:47 - The Tree Log Philosophy Explained• 9:30 - Drill 1: The Floating Tree Log• 10:23 - Drill 2: The Extended Tree Log (And why you aren't Superman)• 12:05 - Drill 3: The Dead Man's Float • 13:17 - Troubleshooting Dense/Muscular Legs• 14:09 - The Crucial Core Connection• 15:26 - The Breathing Trap (How oxygen ruins alignment)• 18:25 - Open Water Safety & Drill Practice• 19:01 - The Challenge for Your Next SwimResources & Support:⮕ 📖 Read the full guide: https://360swim.com/blog/your-body-as-tree-log-correct-head-position⮕ 📖 Related: Dead Man's Float - the drill that teaches this position from scratch: https://360swim.com/blog/how-will-dead-mans-float-make-you-a-faster-swimmer⮕ 🦺 Train safe with the right gear: https://shop.360swim.com⮕ ❤️ Support the podcast: https://360swim.com/donate or send sats via ⚡ swmtr@getalby.comDisclaimer: Always swim within your limits and abilities. If practicing these drills in open water, ensure you are visible to boaters by towing a brightly colored swim safety buoy.
