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From blowing bubbles to practicing how to kick, do arm motions and take breaths, learn all about how to swim the freestyle stroke in this free beginners swimming video lesson.
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For many swimmers, the freestyle stroke is the first stroke they ever learn. An expert swimmer gives an overview of the freestyle stroke and how to swim it in this free beginners swimming video.
Blowing bubbles is fun, and it's also an important way to teach young kids not to breathe in water when swimming. Learn how to blow bubbles in the water in this free swimming lesson from an expert swimmer.
The streamline position is important in every swimming stroke. Learn how to do the streamline position and get ready to learn the freestyle stroke in this free beginners swimming lesson video.
Floating in water is an important skill for beginning swimmers. An expert swimmer gives a dry land demonstration of how to float in water in this free swimming video lesson.
Floating in streamline position is a good way to get ready to learn how to swim the freestyle stroke. An expert swimmer gives a dry land demonstration of how to float in water in the streamline position in this free beginners swimming video lesson.
An expert swimmer shows how to kick off the wall of the pool and move through the water while floating in streamline position in this free beginners swimming video lesson.
Practice the kick motion of the freestyle stroke by sitting on the edge of the pool. An expert swimmer shows how in this free beginners swimming video.
Practice kicking for the freestyle stroke by holding the edge of the pool and kicking in place. An expert swimmer shows how in this free beginners swimming video.
Kickboards are great for practicing the freestyle kick. Learn how to use a kickboard and how to stay in streamline position when using a kickboard in this free beginners swimming video.
Rotate your head to take a breath while swimming freestyle. An expert swimmer shows an easy exercise that you can use to practice the breathing technique of the freestyle stroke in this free beginners swimming video.
Watch expert swimmers show how to do the arm motion of the freestyle stroke by demonstrating it on the deck in this free beginners swimming video lesson.
Expert swimmers show how to practice the pull motion for the freestyle stroke while in the water in this free beginners swimming lesson video.
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 stroke in this free beginners swimming lesson video.
When learning how to swim the freestyle stroke, it's good to practice breathing and taking arm strokes by swimming in place against the pool wall. Learn more in this free beginners swimming lessons video.
Holding a pool noodle in front of you and practicing the pulling motion of the freestyle stroke with one arm at a time is a great way to learn how to swim freestyle. An expert swimmer shows how to practice the freestyle arm motion using a pool noodle in this free beginners swimming lesson video.
Practice kicking, taking breaths, and doing arm pulls for the freestyle stroke. An expert swimmer shows how to swim the freestyle stroke in this free beginners swimming lesson video.
Expert swimmers show how to swim the freestyle stroke with an on-deck demonstration in this free beginners swimming lesson 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 past times. 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.
In this free video series, former professional swimmers Roten Agame and Olga Tzinker dive into how to do the freestyle stroke. They teach how to blow bubbles, how to float in water, the streamline position, the arm pull movement, and how to breathe while swimming. This informative swimming lesson is a fast and easy way for people of all ages to learn to do the freestyle stroke, so check it out and swim on!
Rotem Agame & Olga Tzinker Rotem Agame is a professional swimmer who has participated in the finals of the European swimming championship. She also was part of the Israeli National swimming team. Rotem Worked as a life guard and swimming teacher. She has finished her B.A. in Exercise Physiology and earned a professional diploma in Aquatic therapies. dkdk
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