Hi,
I have major issues with the freestyle swim. My instructor tells me that my body is not streamlined when I do the freestyle. It is apparently bent at my hips and waist. My kick isn't great either -- I'm fine when I start off, but after a while I can feel my kick getting weaker. Infact, while doing kick exercises with a kickboard, I seem to go no where after a while. Things are slightly better on my backstroke, but my legs sink after a while and my body isn't streamlined any more. I should probably also mention that my breaststroke is pretty good.
Any tips you guys may have regarding body position and kicking will be greatly appreciated.
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Hi guys,
Thanks for all the advice. I've also been practising with fins, and I can see a few more issues. I tend to roll to sides much more than others, and I'm told it could be due to lack of core strength. Do you have any suggestions for improving core strength?
Also, my feet are breaking the surface of the water much more than others, esp. when we all have fins on. Is that normal? How much of your foot should be out of the water (not very much I would presume)?
My instructor tells me to beat/kick down with the fins on. I can see what she means, but I can't seem to put it in practise.
Hi guys,
Thanks for all the advice. I've also been practising with fins, and I can see a few more issues. I tend to roll to sides much more than others, and I'm told it could be due to lack of core strength. Do you have any suggestions for improving core strength?
Also, my feet are breaking the surface of the water much more than others, esp. when we all have fins on. Is that normal? How much of your foot should be out of the water (not very much I would presume)?
My instructor tells me to beat/kick down with the fins on. I can see what she means, but I can't seem to put it in practise.
