Michael Phelps’ Coach Reveals What Swimmers Miss in Freestyle | Siska Training Systems

Most adult swimmers train harder every year — yet their freestyle speed barely improves.

In this video, Michael Phelps’ coach Bob Bowman explains what actually creates real speed in swimming, why so many adults plateau, and how elite swimmers are developed over time.

If your freestyle has felt stuck despite consistent training, this perspective will completely change how you think about improvement.

Lukas breaks down how these principles apply to adult swimmers who didn’t grow up in elite programs — and how to apply them intelligently without burnout.