Laura Quilter
Rebecca Dubber: My journey back from elbow surgery.
North Shore swimmer, Paralympian and AUT Millennium Scholarship Athlete.
The AUT Millennium concourse is a bustling, noisy place to be on Friday 20 July. It’s...
Paul Lear: Overcoming fear and diving into Adult Swim Squad
For people with limited swimming experience, the thought of joining a swimming group can be daunting. Paul Lear, AUT Millennium Gym member, understands that...
5 Ways Swimmers Can Avoid Injury When Running
Swimming and running are different exercises that require unique strengths and muscles to perform effectively. Whether you’re a recreational swimmer or former champion, moving...
5 Ways swimming can make you a better runner.
Jumping in the pool for a workout can be hard when you’re not a natural swimmer. It could have been years since your last...
Everyday Champion: Rachel Clarke
“It really starts to hurt at around 35km. You can see the land but it’s not getting any closer.”
If you’ve never tried ocean paddling...
Rediscovering Fitness and Confidence after Baby Number Three
Weight gain, post-baby bodies and pressure to look a certain way are changes many women confront when entering the world of motherhood.
Vicki Carter understands...
Innovation drives swimming success: AUT Millennium Swim School App
There is a myriad of ways to assess young swimmers. Each swim school has a slightly different approach. Some assess frequently, some once per...
Eyad: Competitive swimmer, instructor, refugee.
Imagine being able to say that you have lived in three different countries, have been coached by 15 different people and worked voluntarily just...
The Benefits of Training Accessories for Swimming: PT 1 Pull Buoys...
Have you ever watched a top swimmer walk into a swimming pool with a bright coloured mesh bag in hand and wondered why they...
Smiling Swimmers
A guide on getting back in to swimming lessons after the holidays
With school starting back for Term 1, many children will also be jumping...
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5 Reasons Why Competition is Good (and bad) for your Child
What does the word ‘competition’ bring to mind? Is all competition a good thing? How do you distinguish between helpful competition and that which...
50 Questions Every Youth Athlete Should Ask Themselves
Asking good questions is an excellent way to assess your performance and become more in tune with what to focus on to get better.
At...
Implementing a set programme into your swim sessions
Training sets and fitness goals are a great way to improve your current swimming ability. More often than not, I see people swimming lap...
Weight training and cardio – together or separate?
Which should I do first - cardio or weights? Is doing cardio better than lifting weights for me? These are two questions I’ve found...
How to use fins in your swim training
When you are at the pool you might see people in the water using a range of equipment, and wonder what the benefits are...
