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How to Isolate Breaststroke Arm Movements for Precision
Breaststroke is a timing-dependent stroke where even minor technique flaws can lead to significant drag and inefficiency. One of the most...

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May 25, 20253 min read


How to Set and Achieve Goals for Self-Learned Backstroke
Teaching yourself backstroke is an impressive and empowering endeavor. Unlike learning with a coach, self-directed swimmers must rely on...

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May 23, 20253 min read


How to Use Drills to Improve Your Breaststroke Technique
Breaststroke is a beautiful blend of timing, rhythm, and precision. Unlike other strokes, it relies heavily on perfect synchronization...

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May 22, 20253 min read


Balancing Technique, Endurance, and Speed in Your Freestyle Plan
When it comes to mastering freestyle, it’s not just about swimming farther or faster — it’s about striking the right balance between...

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May 22, 20252 min read


Resistance Band Drills: Overloading for IM Power Development
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of the most demanding events in swimming, requiring strength, endurance, and flawless technique across...

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May 20, 20253 min read


Sprint Butterfly Drills: Increasing Stroke Rate and Speed
The butterfly stroke is a powerhouse in competitive swimming, known for its rhythm, strength, and explosive motion. For sprinters,...

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May 19, 20253 min read


Body Position Drills: Reducing Drag in Backstroke Swimming
Backstroke is all about efficiency and control. To glide smoothly across the water, swimmers must maintain a perfectly aligned body...

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May 19, 20253 min read


Overloading Drills: Resistance Bands for Stronger Breaststroke
Building strength and power in breaststroke doesn’t always require hitting the gym. In the water, swimmers can use resistance tools like...

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May 18, 20253 min read


Enhancing Core Engagement in Freestyle: Specialized Drills
In freestyle (front crawl), power and efficiency don’t just come from the arms and legs — they originate from a strong, stable core. Your...

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May 18, 20253 min read


Designing IM Training Plans for Different Skill Levels
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of the most technically demanding events in swimming, requiring mastery of all four strokes —...

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May 17, 20253 min read


How to Adjust Your Training for Peak Butterfly Performance
Butterfly is one of the most physically demanding and technically complex strokes in competitive swimming. To swim butterfly efficiently...

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May 16, 20253 min read


How to Set Personal Bests in Backstroke
Backstroke is a stroke of precision, rhythm, and control. Unlike freestyle, where you can power forward with your head down and arms...

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May 16, 20253 min read


How to Improve Your Front Crawl Catch
The front crawl, or freestyle, is the fastest and most efficient stroke in swimming — but only if each phase of the stroke works...

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May 15, 20253 min read


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
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