#299 : Better Flexibility In 3 Minutes with Tom Barton

The Effortless Swimming Podcast

Join us today with Tom Barton, fresh from the US with Australia's A team! Tom is the founder of the Q Swim app and works as a physiotherapist at The Health Collab. He's your go-to expert for keeping swimmers and triathletes moving smoothly and injury-free. Today, we're focusing on how triathletes can step up their range of motion and overall movement. Don't miss out!

01:17 Trip to the US for a Swimming Competition 03:44 Standout Performances in Swimming at the US Open 05:14 The Importance of Mobility Testing for Swimmers and Triathletes 8:10 The High Elbow Test and Combined Elevation Test 13:03 Improving Combined Elevation and High Elbow Test: Strengthening Antagonist Muscles 17:06 Strengthening the Back and Nervous System for Optimal Performance 20:23 Incorporating Swimming Exercises into Pre-Swimming Routines 23:08 Tips for Overhead Pressing 27:11 Improving Hip Flexibility and Activation for Triathletes 32:18 Q Swim App and Working with Swimmers in Queensland 35:35 Why How You Swim and How You Move in the Water Are Crucial