{"podcast":{"title":"The Effortless Swimming Podcast","slug":"the-effortless-swimming-podcast-535850","podcast_index_feed_id":535850,"rss_url":"https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://effortlessswimming.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/9/8/2/098286095f53828c27a2322813b393ee/Untitled_design_2.jpg","author":"Brenton Ford","episode_count":439,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T14:17:52.063160+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-effortless-swimming-podcast-535850"},"episode":{"title":"#425 : Secrets To Fast Freestyle with Steph Clutterbuck","slug":"425-secrets-to-fast-freestyle-with-steph-clutterbuck","published_at":"2026-04-27T02:51:53+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-effortless-swimming-podcast-535850/425-secrets-to-fast-freestyle-with-steph-clutterbuck","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-effortless-swimming-podcast-535850","url":"https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/425-secrets-to-fast-freestyle-with-steph-clutterbuck","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/effortlessswimming/Steph_Clutterbuck_online-audio-converter.com.mp3?dest-id=161224","summary":"In this episode, we sit down with professional triathlete Steph Clutterbuck to break down the real secrets behind efficient freestyle swimming. Instead of grinding harder in the water, Steph explains how better technique—especially rotation, body position, and connection—can dramatically improve your speed. We dive into why many swimmers struggle with a flat, disconnected stroke and how that leads to wasted energy. Steph shares practical tips on how to stay long in the water, engage your core, and create a smoother, more powerful stroke. If you're stuck at a plateau or feel like swimming faster requires exhausting effort, this episode will completely change your approach. 0:11 – Introduction Overview of freestyle technique and common mistakes swimmers make 0:20 – Why swimmers struggle to get faster. 1:10 – The problem with swimming \"flat\". 2:10 – Why a flat stroke wastes energy. 3:15 – Importance of body rotation. 4:20 – Timing and coordination. 5:30 – Catch vs whole stroke. 6:40 – Staying long in the water. 7:45 – Using your core in freestyle. 9:00 – Common beginner mistakes recap. 10:10 – How to swim faster with less effort?","meta_description":"In this episode, we sit down with professional triathlete Steph Clutterbuck to break down the real secrets behind efficient freestyle swimming. Instead of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":693,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-effortless-swimming-podcast-535850/episodes/425-secrets-to-fast-freestyle-with-steph-clutterbuck/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-effortless-swimming-podcast-535850/425-secrets-to-fast-freestyle-with-steph-clutterbuck.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}