Hi all, new swimmer and member here! :)
I've started swimming about a week ago after joining the local gym and i must confess... i'm addicted. I've been visiting the pool every day the past week and have gotten from barely being able to swim 10 yards (freestyle) without fainting to doing 50 yards alternating breathing sides.
The thing is im kind of worried about my technique. I don't know if i should be worried about it or let it develop naturally. My current problems.. staying afloat when swimming slow, keeping momentum while breathing, not over exhaust myself, good pull/push technique.
I've read and re-read several great threads and workouts but did not see much about technique. Can you give a new swimmer some advise? share some efficiency techniques that helped you become better freestyle swimmers?
thanks
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and once you've got your shoulders rolling, I'm going to bet that your hips are going to sink. The very best hint I've ever had on keeping the hips high is to press your chest down. It is like a seesaw... the chest is low, the hips are high. Chest high/hips low (not what you want). The trick is to learn just how much to press your chest so you are balanced.
Lainey
and once you've got your shoulders rolling, I'm going to bet that your hips are going to sink. The very best hint I've ever had on keeping the hips high is to press your chest down. It is like a seesaw... the chest is low, the hips are high. Chest high/hips low (not what you want). The trick is to learn just how much to press your chest so you are balanced.
Lainey
