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How to Maintain a Straight Bodyline During Freestyle
A streamlined, straight bodyline is one of the most important elements of efficient freestyle swimming. It reduces drag, improves...

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May 13, 20253 min read


How to Prevent Overarching Your Back in Backstroke
Backstroke is a graceful and efficient stroke when performed with proper alignment. However, one of the most common technique errors —...

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May 12, 20253 min read


The Best Water Drills for Breaststroke Beginners
Breaststroke is often the first competitive stroke learned by new swimmers, thanks to its slower tempo and clear rhythm. But despite...

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May 12, 20253 min read


Why Kicking Is the Foundation of Great Swimming
In competitive and recreational swimming alike, kicking is often underestimated — seen as a side feature to strokes like freestyle or...

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May 12, 20252 min read


How to Combine Butterfly Kick and Arm Timing Through Drills
Mastering butterfly stroke means mastering its rhythm — and that rhythm depends heavily on the coordination between kick and arm timing ....

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May 11, 20253 min read


How to Incorporate Backstroke into Your Fitness Routine
Backstroke is often overlooked in casual swim workouts, yet it’s one of the most effective strokes for improving posture, strengthening...

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May 10, 20252 min read


How to Improve Your Breaststroke Technique on Your Own
Breaststroke is a unique and challenging stroke that requires a blend of timing, precision, and rhythm. Unlike freestyle or backstroke,...

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May 9, 20253 min read


Utilizing Swim Watches and Monitors for Freestyle Improvement
Technology is transforming how swimmers train, and swim watches and performance monitors have become powerful tools for taking freestyle...

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May 9, 20253 min read


Group Relay Challenges: Fun and Competitive Swimming Drills
Group relay challenges are one of the best ways to combine fun, friendly competition, and skill-building in swim training. Whether...

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May 9, 20253 min read


Timing Drills: Coordinating Stroke Changes and Breathing in IM
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of swimming’s most demanding events, requiring seamless transitions between four distinct strokes:...

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May 7, 20253 min read


Arm and Leg Coordination Drills for Smooth Butterfly
The butterfly stroke is all about timing, rhythm, and flow . Unlike other strokes, it demands that both arms and legs work in a...

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May 7, 20253 min read


Catch-Up Drills: Refining Timing and Coordination in Backstroke
The backstroke is all about rhythm, control, and precise coordination between your arms, legs, and core. One of the most effective tools...

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May 7, 20252 min read


Power Pull Drills: Maximizing the Breaststroke Propulsion
Breaststroke is a rhythm-based stroke that relies heavily on timing, technique, and propulsion from both the arms and legs. While the...

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May 6, 20252 min read


Open Water Freestyle Drills: Adapting Technique for Variable Conditions
Swimming freestyle in open water isn’t just about fitness — it’s about adaptability. Unlike pool swimming, open water demands you adjust...

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May 6, 20253 min read


Balancing Speed and Endurance Training for IM
Individual Medley (IM) swimming challenges athletes to master all four strokes — butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle — in...

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May 5, 20252 min read


How to Enhance Your Butterfly Performance
The butterfly stroke is known for its power, rhythm, and grace—but it's also one of the most technically demanding swimming styles. For...

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May 5, 20252 min read


Understanding the Relationship Between Stroke Count and Speed in Breaststroke
Breaststroke is one of the most technically demanding strokes in competitive swimming. While most swimmers focus on increasing speed,...

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May 4, 20252 min read


Training Tips for Backstroke Events of Different Lengths
Backstroke races come in various lengths — from 50 meters to 200 meters — and each distance demands a specific training approach. Whether...

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May 3, 20252 min read


Strategies for Improving Front Crawl Starts and Finishes
In competitive swimming, every fraction of a second counts. While swimmers often focus on stroke mechanics and endurance, starts and...

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May 3, 20253 min read


The Role of Patience and Encouragement in Swim Lessons
Learning to swim is more than just a physical milestone — it’s an emotional and psychological journey for many children and adults....

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May 2, 20252 min read
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