Freestyle swimming

Master your form, then get fit in the pool with this guide

1. Practise breathingIneffective breathing patterns hamper many novice swimmers, says Nuala Muir-Cochrane, head of swimming for David Lloyd Clubs. “The key thi

Unlock a faster and more efficient freestyle stroke with this list of seven proven tips for a killer freestyle.

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Are you interested in improving freestyle stroke? Are you a beginner? See my easy guide on the eight ways to improve your freestyle stroke

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Lots of swimmers focus on the stroke portion of freestyle—and rightly so. This is the phase of freestyle that provides the always-needed propulsion. Your freestyle recovery, the portion of your stroke that doesn’t move you forward in the water, is also important. Here’s how you can help protect your shoulders and improve your speed with a good freestyle recovery.

Get IT RIGHT

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Explains the swimming technique of freestyle stroke, AKA front crawl. Freestyle is the fastest of the swimming strokes used in competition.

Three Freestyle Elements You Can’t Swim (Well) Without Whether you are new to swimming or have been competing for years, you must master three key technique elements if you want to swim freestyle fast. And, while each element may seem simple, you may need a reminder and a swim cue to stay on track.

When you swim, you aren’t just training your muscles. You’re training your lungs, too! That’s the core concept behind hypoxic training, which challenges your body to adapt to lower levels of oxygen. Essentially, you’re working on breath control. Hypoxic swim sets have been used for decades to help swimmers reduce excessive breathing and simulate the

You can make big gains in the water with some big exercises out of it. These tips from coach Fred Vergnoux will go a long way.