I've been teaching swimming for over 30 years and I built Swim Teach so that I can share all my knowledge, wisdom and experience from the thousands of swimming lessons I have had the pleasure of teaching. Take a look back through my previous newsletters and see what you missed.
The Secret to Swimming Freestyle Without Fighting the Water
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Are you ready to transform your freestyle stroke into a smooth and efficient glide through the water? Dive into Freestyle: Master the Art of Effortless Swimming! Hi, Mark here. Hope all is well with you. Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn or a seasoned swimmer aiming to refine your technique, I’ve got you covered. Unlock the Secrets of Freestyle SwimmingFreestyle, also known as front crawl, is celebrated for its speed and grace. To help you master this stroke, I’ve broken it down into five essential components: 1. Body Position: Maintain a long, flat, and streamlined posture to reduce drag and enhance efficiency. 2. Leg Kick: Develop a relaxed, continuous kick originating from the hips to provide balance and propulsion. 3. Arm Action: Focus on a smooth, complete arm pull, extending from the front and pushing through to the hip. 4. Breathing Technique: Learn to coordinate your breathing with your strokes, ensuring a steady rhythm and ample oxygen supply. 5. Timing and Coordination: Harmonize all elements of the stroke for a fluid and effective freestyle. Visit my comprehensive guide, How to Swim Freestyle, for a detailed breakdown and helpful drills for each component. Take Your Skills to the Next LevelTo further support your swimming journey, I’m excited to share my best-selling book, How To Swim Front Crawl. Click for an instant preview. This guide offers: • Over 20 targeted exercises to enhance every aspect of your freestyle stroke. • Professional technique tips to help you swim smoothly and efficiently. • Clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions suitable for all skill levels. Don’t miss the opportunity to elevate your swimming prowess.
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I've been teaching swimming for over 30 years and I built Swim Teach so that I can share all my knowledge, wisdom and experience from the thousands of swimming lessons I have had the pleasure of teaching. Take a look back through my previous newsletters and see what you missed.
Swim Better Weekly - One small change to make swimming easier. Hi there, Mark here. Hope all is well with you. Welcome to this week’s Swim Better Weekly - one small change to make swimming easier. The problem Your front crawl kick takes lots of effort and creates plenty of splash, but it doesn’t seem to move you forwards very effectively. Your legs may tire quickly, leaving you breathless before your arms have had a chance to settle into a comfortable rhythm. Why it happens An effective front...
Swim Better Weekly - One small change to make swimming easier. Hi there, Mark here. Hope all is well with you. Welcome to this week’s Swim Better Weekly - one small change to make swimming easier. The problem Swimming feels like pushing through the water rather than slipping smoothly through it. You may kick harder and pull faster, yet still feel slow or tired because the water seems to resist every movement. Why it happens Your body meets less resistance when it forms a long, narrow shape....
Hi there, Mark here. Breaststroke is one of the strokes I’m asked about most by swimming teachers. And I understand why. You can teach the leg kick. You can teach the arm action. You can teach the breathing. But getting a swimmer to put pull, breathe, kick and glide together in the right sequence can be a completely different challenge. That’s exactly why I created the Breaststroke Teaching Toolkit. It gives you three practical resources to reach for whenever breaststroke starts becoming...