Try experimenting with what you can remove rather than what you need to add to swim more efficiently

There’s more to a good swim than setting a fast time

Swimming is a balance of technique and flow—too much focus on refinement disrupts fluidity, yet neglecting improvement leads to stagnation. To make progress, strike a balance between the two.

Explore the Renaissance Swimmer approach to unlock the full spectrum of swimming benefits. Sprinting from power to long-distance open water for adventure and winter dips for that icy buzz.

Balancing the drive to swim faster with being content in your abilities is both a challenge and an opportunity. Discover how Stoic and Renaissance philosophies can help you find meaning in your swimming journey while justifying the time spent in the water.

Swimming is a great way to build and maintain the strength you need for day-to-day living

Swimming offers a unique path to self-discovery and resilience. From cold water immersion to meditative long swims, it can reduce stress, build strength, and foster mindfulness. Whether you’re returning to swimming or starting afresh, the water has the power to transform both body and mind

The fascinating story of how Simon Smart and Dan Bullock created Otion Swim Paddles

How thinking holistically about swimming will help you get more out of it

Staying motivated and interested in swimming may require you broaden your swimming activities and find new ways to achieve and measure progress