Swimming at the right pace is vital for any swimmer. It does not just allow you to save energy but also to be more efficient throughout the entire forward propulsion phase.
In actual fact, there are not many secrets to be learnt but the key words are balance and arm stroke technique.
In this article, we will try and give you a few tips about how to keep your swim stroke carefully under control so to find a consistent and efficient rhythm and pace.
1. Focus on your position.
A vital part of swimming is how your body moves through the water. Even the slightest variation in the position of your head, hips or legs can have a radical effect on the efficiency of your arm stroke.
To improve this aspect, include a few sets wearing a Swim Snorkel in your training.
The snorkel will allow you to focus on the position of your head and shoulders, so that you can improve your body position and alignment in the water.
We advise beginning with a few 25 or 50 m reps. One-arm swimming is an excellent freestyle drill. Alternate swimming a lap with your right arm only followed by a lap with your left arm only.
2. Develop a smooth arm stroke.
A very common mistake that lots of swimmers make is to think an…
