Everything I've read emphasizes a low stroke count, but I've yet to see a number. What is the optimal number of stroke counts for 25yd. freestyle?
Does a person's height influence someone's stroke count? Gender? Strength? Fitness? Endurance?
I've got my own theories, but would love to anyone else's.
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Originally posted by 330man
What will improve your swimming is using good form and practicing frequently with effort. Just my .02.
I agree. And getting more distance per stroke does take effort aside from maintaining good form. Have you ever noticed how stroke count and form will fall to the wayside when the set takes you to the breaking point?
It takes stamina to hold on to a lower count at a hard tempo. It's like building a better engine.
Originally posted by 330man
What will improve your swimming is using good form and practicing frequently with effort. Just my .02.
I agree. And getting more distance per stroke does take effort aside from maintaining good form. Have you ever noticed how stroke count and form will fall to the wayside when the set takes you to the breaking point?
It takes stamina to hold on to a lower count at a hard tempo. It's like building a better engine.
