Swim technique tips

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Ready to take your freestyle technique to the next level? Here’s a look at the most common freestyle technique errors and some drills and tips to fix them.

Freestyle is the most popular swimming stroke in the world, and is an essential skill for swimmers of all levels. Every single swimmer, from beginner to elite, has at least one element of their freestyle stroke that can be refined and improved. From body position to the catch and the kick, here's how to swim

It seems like Katie Ledecky never gets tired…ever. From the 200 freestyle to the 1,500 freestyle, she crushes her competition with effortless speed and endurance, and has won dozens of medals in the process. How does she do it? We’re about to find out! Along the way, we’ll teach you a few pro tips to maintain your power throughout your races and workouts so you can swim just like Katie.

Oh, what did I hear you say? You think you can get away with sub-par breathing techniques if you’re doing the back float? Unfortunately, you can’t. Without proper breathing techniques, you wouldn’t even be able to float! Fret not, as I’m here to run you through 6 useful tips that can help with that.

So many swimmers struggle with their arms and their pull, while doing freestyle. If done incorrectly, you can lose a LOT of energy, making your workout pretty exhausting. Pulling with the wrong technique is probably the most common mistake we see in beginner swimmers! Whether you're a competitive swimmer or just looking to improve your

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Stefano Razeto on Instagram: "I always hear people say, “butterfly is so hard, it’s impossible to swim!” That’s not entirely true. Yes, it’s very hard if you don’t have the knowledge to master the technique. Getting both arms and your body out of the water at the same time requires a lot of effort and strength. Yet, with some knowledge and some tricks you can get closer to swimming like a dolphin. The key for this stroke is, rhythm & kick. I call this drill the “MP drill” because I saw him…

Swimming is a killer way to get in shape. Here are three swimming workouts for beginners that will get you in shape, improve your technique, and have you