FREESTYLE SWIMMING: SECRET TIPS TO FIX MISTAKES

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In this video you are going to learn the most important tips of freestyle swimming. Especially, you will master how to swim freestyle without getting tired! (This is really easy).

Here is what I am going to cover in this video:

#1: First, I will explain 3 very points about breathing techniques. So whether you are learning swimming technique or want to improve your freestyle swimming, these points on correct breathing technique will make your swimming 2x easier and much faster!

#2: You will learn how to fix the most common mistakes of freestyle breathing. Wrong breathing affects your body position and make your swimming much harder and much slower. I will show you how to get rid of these mistakes and to breathe correctly in freestyle swimming. By using my tips, 100% you will have correct breathing in swimming.

#3: You will see a great example how MUCH your body position depends on the position of your head. By keeping the correct head position, you will decrease water resistance. Hence, you will improve swimming efficiency which is crucial for triathlon athletes.

#4: Now that you have your head in the correct position, you will greatly improve your body position. However, most swimmers have 2 common mistakes that do not allow you to progress with freestyle swimming technique. For IronMan athletes, it is super important.

#5: You will learn 3 best drills to improve your freestyle breathing technique. By swimming these 3 drills from the video, you will make your swimming much easier and you will never get tired again. In triathlon, you will be able to save your energy for cycling and running. These drills make your swimming really fast and super enjoyable.

[susanb]

Great video.I’m 70 years young and I just learned free style a few months ago.. The breathing was so hard for me to learn but I didn’t give up. It’s finally feeling more natural and I’m focusing in more on the arm strokes and kicking. Each time I go to the pool I get a little bit better. I love swimming. It’s my special secret sanctuary!

[GlenPeterson]

I had a big breakthrough today, I think because I started my breath when my arm reaches my leg as you say at the beginning of this video. For the first time I completed 9 laps (1/4 mile) in a 30 minute session. Thank you!

[annejacks]

I learned to swim 55 years ago. This is a different rhythm. It’s hard to break old habits but doing the drills to separate the different components should help. Thank you for breaking it down in that manner.

[kijihigh]

Wow! This is great. What a wonderful lesson. You actually covered everything so carefully and understanding . Very thorough. I am using this video as a theory class and will practice on another day. It is best to absorb this information and internalize it first. This practice will be a lot of fun and at least now I have things to focus on while developing a professional technique. I have just now started swimming three weeks ago and already I am gliding without using a kick board. Everyone says that I have a natural style and confidence for swimming. All I need now is correct technique. I am 74 years old.

[carldunlap]

This is very truthful and worded well. All swimmers should know this information. Watch more than once or twice. Before you make these adjustments know your stroke count for one length, your time and your heart rate. Then you can measure your improvement and become inspired to stick with evolving your swimming.

[highsocks]

Most important (as a beginner) is relaxing! Lol. I've taken 4 lessons so far. Thanks to your videos, my instructor always tells me my technique is REALLY good. However, my body still won't fully relax. So my arm strokes are good, my breathing and body position is good, and my kicking is good. I still run out of breath way too fast because I'm so tense. So I'm putting way too much energy into everything because I just can't fully relax for some reason. I have no problem going under water or doing anything, so I'm not sure what the problem is. She tells me all the time I need to get out of my head. Your videos helped me so much. I was able to progress a lot faster thanks to you!

[thomasjoseph]

Thank you, for this useful video. Appreciate.

[spark]

I couldn’t learn swimming as a child because the pool was too far and too crowded. But 30 years later, I’m learning to swim now by watching your videos and practicing in my apartment pool everyday. Thank you for the detailed explanations!!

[peposalas]

I missed you, please 2nd part of dryland exercises, greetings from Peru.

[acabello-]

“You need to inhale as soon as your arm reaches your leg. You must have taken in-breath, and your head must turn back into normal position before your hand enters the water again, ”
1. Inhaling should be quick and deep
2. Return your head before your arm recovers
3. Start a new arm stroke when your head is back

I feel like the information the video provides makes me want to practice them, so I can learn on my peace. I really want to practice breathing. I saw that the swimmer does not lift his head, but turns head while his body is on the side. Also, his mouth moves to the side in order to avoid water from getting in. This is difficult when you are beginner, “Turn your head to the side but do not lift it out of the water.” On the other hand, I realized the swimmer gets air, turns head back and do the next arm stroke. I saw people in my class how the turn to the side, do the arm stroke and turns the body to keep going. As a beginner, you do not see the mistakes. But clearly, it is not the best way to do it. On the other hand, “Correct body position decreases water resistance” which comes from correct breathing and paddling. I am trying to learn how to improve my swimming techniques, so this is helping me to see my mistakes. I will try the advice the video gives.

[heinzmad]

I love the side by side videos. So helpful.

[lefonzagoric]

Great video as always, thank you! I've started learning freestyle two months ago. All alone, just you good guys from youtube and me :) Today I made PR, great breaktrough, swam 750m without stopping... :))) Before that I swam 3-4 times, sets of 6x150 or 200m :), And before that 5-6 days I swam 4 pool lengths (100m) last month, struggling with rythm and legs. Not to mention first days, when I couldnt swim 10m...or did 25m lengths with my heart going to explode :) And did most in breastroke...My next goal is to learn flip turn at the end of pool :)

[neytiriavatar]

Thank you Evgeny for your beautiful sessions, I love your perfect and fluent arm movements in free style mode. you are a true master in swimming and I have learned a great deal from you. Love and admiration

[lonelybullet]

This one of the most helpful swimming videos on YouTube，gets straight to the points.

[sonnalthakkar]

I'm frm India I'm 49I used to swim wen I was kid but know I'm 49 nd after gap of 30 years I again started swimming n frm last 3 month I feel more energetic ya but in my 1st month my leg were sinking know I hv improve 30% bt I know I'll do it
So I see vdo to improve my swimming thanks to you bro come to India n teach us I see ur vdo every day
Thank u bro God bless you 🙏

[rolandoakden]

Your clips seem to help me the most with all aspects of freestyle, learning freestyle from scratch at 62 years have got to 2 lengths in 4 weeks, and can feel improvements every time I try, thanks for great tips, I will write another comment when I have improved further. Regards Roland.

[Ronnymikkonen]

I love watching your education video. I try to keep your advice in my mind when practicing. I really feel the adjustments I have learned from you. Millions of Thanks. Greetings from Sweden Regina.

[tharis]

The best training videos by far!! Please keep posting about correct technique, drills and tips.

[lucialee]

I love the back to back comparisons showing what’s right and wrong

[shaylow]

6 weeks into beginner swim lessons. I have applied your techniques and can feel the differences. Great tips. Thanks!