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Swimming can be one of the best exercises you can do. The three most common strokes are the freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke.
Keeping the hands closed like a paddle when swimming. Learn how to swim the freestyle stroke in this free swimming video. Read More
Swimming techniques for putting the arms into the water. Learn how to swim the freestyle stroke in this free swimming video. Read More
Breath properly when swimming freestyle. Learn how to swim the freestyle stroke in this free swimming video. Read More
Techniques for breathing with counts in swimming. Learn how to swim the freestyle stroke in this free swimming video. Read More
Put all the freestyle swimming motions together. Learn how to swim the freestyle stroke in this free swimming video. Read More
The basic freestyle flutterkick for swimmers. Learn how to swim the freestyle stroke in this free swimming video. Read More
Use the arms to pull the body underwater in swimming. Learn how to swim the freestyle stroke in this free swimming video. Read More
Take a breath while swimming freestyle by rotating your head to the side. Expert swimmers give an on-deck demonstration of how to breathe while swimming the freestyle Read More
Swimming can be a leisurely activity or a competitive start. With many forms, freestyle swimming is known for its speed. A wonderful cardiovascular exercise for your body, Read More
Swimming a faster freestyle requires discipline and dedication to learn and practice swimming skills, including stroke technique, kicking skills, and putting the two Read More
Get started swimming the breaststroke! Get an introduction on how to swim the breaststroke in this free Olympic swimming lesson on video. Read More
The breaststroke turn is one of the easiest turns to learn for swimming laps or for swimming competitively. The basics: Read More
Practice the leg movement of the breaststroke kick without using a kickboard; a former professional swimmer demonstrates a breaststroke kicking exercise in this free Read More
The leg movement for the breast stroke kick is similar to the way a frog kicks when it swims. Learn how to do the proper leg movements for swimming the breaststroke in this Read More
Practice the leg movement for the breaststroke kick out of the water first, then move into the water when you feel comfortable. Get tips on how to practice the breaststroke Read More
The arm movement for the breaststroke kick involves starting in streamline position, moving the arms out and to the sides, then returning to streamline. Learn how to do the Read More
Get tips on how to practice the breaststroke arm movement in the water when learning how to swim the breaststroke in this free Olympic swimming lesson on video. Read More
In the breaststroke, bring your head out of the water to take a breath as you're returning your arms to streamline position. Learn more about the full arm stroke of the Read More
When first learning how to swim the breaststroke, it's best to practice with a partner or with a noodle under your body to help you float. Get more practice tips for Read More
Get a demonstration of how to swim the full breaststroke in the water in this free Olympic swimming lesson on video, with tips from former professional swimmers. Read More
Get an overview of how to swim the backstroke, with tips from expert swimmers, in this free beginner swimming video lesson. Read More
An expert swimmer shows how to combine the arm and leg motions of the backstroke to swim the full stroke in this free beginner swimming video lesson. Read More
Learning to change directions quickly is fundamental to competitive swimming. Read More
The streamline position is very important in every swimming stroke, including the backstroke. Expert swimmers give an on-deck demonstration of the backstroke streamline Read More
Before learning how to swim the backstroke, it's important to learn how to float on your back. Learn how in this free beginner swimming video lesson. Read More
Before learning how to swim the backstroke, it's important to become comfortable floating on your back in the streamline position. Learn how in this free beginner swimming Read More
Practice the kick for the backstroke by kicking from the edge of the pool. Expert swimmers show how to practice backstroke kicks in this free beginner swimming video lesson. Read More
An expert swimmer show how to push off the wall in streamline position on your back and how to kick for the backstroke in this free beginner swimming video lesson. Read More
Expert swimmers give an on-deck demonstration of how to do the arm motion of the backstroke in this free beginner swimming video lesson. Read More
Effectively swim underwater with a calm stroke and a calm mind. Read More
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