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The Effortless Swimming Podcast  

The Effortless Swimming Podcast

Author: Brenton Ford

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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Language: en

Genres: Sports, Swimming

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#382 : Which Supplements Actually Help Your Swimming with Taryn Richardson
Tuesday, 17 June, 2025

Have you ever realized you’re spending thousands on supplements that do little more than clutter your cabinet? One athlete was on the hook for $6,500 a year—until Taryn Richardson helped her strip it back to what truly makes a difference. In this episode, Taryn breaks down how to use simple blood tests to guide your choices, and spot the supplements worth keeping (and those you can dump). Stick around—you’ll finish this show knowing exactly which pills, powders and potions deserve a place in your daily routine. 00:00 The Supplement Dilemma: What's Worth It? 03:06 Blood Tests: A Key to Personalized Nutrition 07:07 Iron and Vitamin D: Essential Nutrients for Athletes 11:25 Creatine and Protein Powders: The New Norm? 15:26 The Multivitamin Myth: Are They Really Necessary? 19:11 Electrolytes and BCAAs: When to Use Them? 21:11 The Strategic Approach to Supplements   Taryn Richardson https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Want to really transform your swimming? Join us on a swim camp in 2025 in the Maldives, Galapagos Islands, or Thailand: https://effortlessswimming.com/camps/ Change your technique and swim a smoother, easier freestyle with the Effortless Swimming membership: https://effortlessswimming.com/training-and-membership-plans/?el=blog

 

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