How to Swim Competitive Freestyle
The freestyle stroke, or the crawl, is a fast and exciting competitive swimming stroke, but it's also a great first stroke for beginning swimmers. Learn how to kick, do the arm movement, and take breaths in the freestyle stroke, plus get tips on doing open turns, flip turns, diving off a starting block, and swimming in races, in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
Series Summary
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, watch as competitive swimmer Phillip Toriello teaches how to swim the freestyle stroke. Learn how to use your arms and legs, how to breath, and how to start and finish a race. Get breathing and swimming drills to help improve your swimming technique and ability. Get started making a difference in your health with the help of these step by step swimming lessons from the experts at ExpertVillage.
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How to Do Open Turns in Swimming
Open turns are great for beginning or noncompetitive swimmers. Learn how to do an open turn along the side of a pool in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
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What is the Freestyle Stroke?
The term freestyle in swimming usually refers to the crawl stroke or over arm stroke. Learn more about the freestyle stroke and competing in freestyle races in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
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Arm Drills for Freestyle Swimming
Freestyle swimming drills can help you improve your form and technique. Use a buoy to help you focus on the arm movement of your freestyle stroke. Learn how in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
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How to Move Your Arms in Freestyle Swimming
The freestyle arm movement is simple and includes a reach, stretch, pull and stroke. Learn how to move your arms to swim the freestyle stroke in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
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How to Breath While Swimming Freestyle
The freestyle swimming stroke uses side breathing. Learn how breathe while swimming freestyle in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
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How to Do Race Finishes for Freestyle Swimming
During the finish, or end, of a competitive swimming race, every last bit counts. Learn how to finish strong in a freestyle race in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
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Body Position for Freestyle Swimming
The correct body position can help you swim the freestyle stroke faster and with less effort. Learn how to position your body for the freestyle stroke in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
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Kicking Drills for Freestyle Swimming
Practice kicking the freestyle stroke by using a kickboard or by doing a streamline kicking drill. Learn more in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
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How to Do Flip Turns in Freestyle Swimming
Flip turns are the fastest turn to use with freestyle swimming, and the turn that competitive swimmers do. Learn how to do a flip turn in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
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Breathing Drills for Freestyle Swimming
Breathing drills for swimmers can help you become more comfortable holding your breath under water and taking breaths while swimming the freestyle stroke. Learn breathing drills for beginner and advanced swimmers in this free swimming lesson video.
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How to Kick in Freestyle Swimming
To do the kick for the freestyle swimming stroke, use straight legs and pointed toes. Learn more about how to kick in freestyle in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
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Freestyle Sprinting Tips
Stroke technique is extremely important for freestyle sprinting in short-distance competitive swimming races. Get tips on how to sprint when swimming the freestyle in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
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Distance Freestyle Swimming Tips
Endurance is key when swimming long-distance freestyle races. Get tips on distance swimming in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
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Race Starts for Freestyle Swimming
In competitive swimming, freestyle races start with the swimmers diving off of starting blocks. Learn how to start a freestyle swimming race in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
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One Arm Drills for Freestyle Swimming
One arm freestyle swimming drills are excellent ways to strengthen your arms and improve the power of your stroke. Learn how to swim freestyle with one arm in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
