The Basic Swimming Strokes – Advantages & Shortcomings

On this page we will get to know the basic swimming strokes that are currently taught in swimming classes. We will also learn ab

Breaststroke Kick – Swimming Technique and Tips

The breaststroke kick is the kick used by breaststroke swimmers. While at a first glance its technique may look simple, there a

Swimming Breaststroke – Breathing Technique and Tips

This article explains the breathing technique used while swimming breaststroke. It covers breathing for recreational, fitness an

Butterfly Swimming Technique – Body Movements

Learning proper butterfly swimming technique requires that you first master the wave-like body movements. Once this body undulat

Butterfly Technique – Arm Stroke Movements

This butterfly technique article explains how to properly execute the arm stroke movements. Those movements are somewhat similar

Freestyle / Front Crawl Stroke: Breathing Technique and Tips

In the front crawl stroke, breathing is a technique by itself that can take some time to master. This is because the head is sub

Why Learn Several Different Swimming Strokes?

Are you wondering if learning all the different swimming strokes makes sense? Or if sticking to your favorite swim stroke is eno

The Dolphin Kick Technique in the Butterfly Stroke

Butterfly stroke swimmers execute a dolphin kick. Both legs do a simultaneous whipping motion with feet pointed. This technique

Elementary Backstroke Swimming Technique

Elementary backstroke is a basic swimming technique that is easy to learn and therefore useful for improving your water confiden

The Flutter Kick: Swimming Technique and Common Mistakes

This article describes the technique of the flutter kick in the front crawl stroke. It also covers common mistakes, kicking rhyt

Freestyle Stroke Swimming Mistakes – Putting on the Brakes

This article is the first one in a series about freestyle stroke mistakes. The mistake this article focuses on is called Putting

Freestyle Stroke Swimming Mistakes – Overreaching

This freestyle stroke article is part of a series that describes common swimming mistakes and how to correct them. This article

Freestyle Stroke Swimming Mistakes – Wide Arm Recovery

In the freestyle stroke, a wide arm recovery is a swimming mistake that makes your technique less effective. This article analyz

Front Crawl Technique – Head Position and Body Roll

To swim front crawl with the greatest efficiency and prevent neck injuries, you need to properly position your head and roll you

How to Swim Freestyle – Arm Technique and Movements

This article explains how to swim freestyle with correct arm stroke movements. In fact, the arm stroke accounts for as much as 9

Swimming Backstroke – Breathing Technique and Tips

Swimming backstroke poses a few challenges in terms of breathing. You have to keep your face above water to breathe and splashin

Swimming Backstroke – Arm Technique and Movements

This article explains the different phases of the backstroke arm movements in detail.Backstroke uses alternating arm movements t

Swimming Breaststroke – Arm Movements and Technique

This article explains the movements and technique of the arms while swimming breaststroke. Knowing how to properly move your arm

Breaststroke Technique: Head and Body Positions

When swimming breaststroke, it is important to properly position your head and body because it allows you to swim efficiently an

Swimming Butterfly – How to Breathe

InhalingWhile swimming butterfly, breathing is initiated by kicking a little bit harder during the second dolphin kick. This mak