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Swimming tips and techniques for freestyle swimmers or beginners. Learn how to swim the freestyle stroke in this free swimming video.
There are 10 videos in this series:

Floating before learning to swim. Learn how to swim the freestyle stroke in this free swimming video.

The basic freestyle flutterkick for swimmers. Learn how to swim the freestyle stroke in this free swimming video.

Flutterkicking away from the pool wall with your head above the water. Learn how to swim the freestyle stroke in this free swimming video.

Flutterkicking with your head underwater, holding your breath. Learn how to swim the freestyle stroke in this free swimming video.

Keeping the hands closed like a paddle when swimming. Learn how to swim the freestyle stroke in this free swimming video.

Swimming techniques for putting the arms into the water. Learn how to swim the freestyle stroke in this free swimming video.

Use the arms to pull the body underwater in swimming. Learn how to swim the freestyle stroke in this free swimming video.

Breath properly when swimming freestyle. Learn how to swim the freestyle stroke in this free swimming video.

Techniques for breathing with counts in swimming. Learn how to swim the freestyle stroke in this free swimming video.

Put all the freestyle swimming motions together. Learn how to swim the freestyle stroke in this free swimming video.

Whether it is in a pool in the backyard or a pool in the Olympics, a river in the woods or the endless oceans, swimming is one of the world's favorite pastimes. Not only is swimming a great recreational hobby, it is one of the most efficient ways to exercise, both cardiovascular and muscle strengthening. Needless to say, with all of the benefits of swimming, it is a good idea to learn how to swim and the freestyle stroke is a great way to begin.
For swimming beginners, or people interested in proving their technique, it's best to begin with the basics of freestyle swimming. This is what most people see as being the basic swimming stroke. In this free video series, a lifeguard and swimming instructor will teach you how to do freestyle swimming with step-by-step instructions. You'll learn how to float, how to flutterkick, and how to use your hands and arms. You'll also learn about breathing techniques, common mistakes, and how to put all of the motions together for a great freestyle stroke. Improve your freestyle swimming technique today!
Peter Elizondo Peter Elizondo swam for 4 years in High School at Nikki Rowe High School on the Junior Varsity team and Varsity team. He has life guarded for over three years now, and has literally taught over 400 adults to learn how to swim, and has taught over 900 kids ages three years and up on how to swim. In teaching kids how to swim he also taught them fun games as well. He also taught them how to increase speed, and perfect the four strokes; Breast, Free style, back, and fly. He has taught lessons in Mcallen, TX, Clovis, NM, and throughout San Diego county.dkdk
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