The Effortless Swimming Podcast #356 : Everything I know About Freestyle
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Oct 29, 2024 Dive into the essentials of freestyle swimming with tips to enhance efficiency and speed. Discover the significance of relaxation and breathing techniques for a smoother stroke. Learn how to reduce drag and achieve optimal body position. Effective leg movement and core engagement play a crucial role, along with mastering your rotation. Explore recovery methods, perfect your catch and pull, and get insights on timing the stroke for a rhythmic flow in the water. It's all about swimming beautifully with confidence!
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Relaxed Diaphragmatic Breathing Essential
- Focus on relaxed, deep diaphragmatic breathing to overcome fear and tension in water.
- Practice 3-5 second inhales and exhales to stay calm and absorb oxygen efficiently.
Press Down for Streamlined Position
- Press your head and chest down to raise hips and legs for a horizontal, streamlined body.
- Aim to feel your heels tapping the water's surface to minimize drag and swim faster.
Maintain Long, Taut Body Posture
- Hold your body long, tall, and taut from head to feet with a slightly tucked chin.
- Engage your core and squeeze your hips like pulling on tight jeans to keep legs aligned and reduce drag.