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There are 4 strokes of swimming that every water lover should know, which will not only help you become a better swimmer, but will also help you master your favourite sport.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s face it. You\u2019re not going to become the next Michael Phelps overnight. However, these tips combined with hard work and practice will help you or your children become an expert in no time.<\/p>\n
When doing the breaststroke, your\u00a0body position<\/a>\u00a0is the most important element. Your body needs to stay flat the entire time, face down, with your arms and legs extended.<\/p>\n You want to make sure you are not dragging your body, and that your body sits high in the water. This will help give you that glide that the Olympic swimmers make look so easy. Think of the breaststroke like you are mimicking a frog: kick out your legs in wide motions and sweep your arms to the outside at the same time. Push off from the pool wall to help give you a good start.<\/p>\n The backstroke is one of the\u00a0least strenuous<\/a>\u00a0out of the 4 strokes of swimming because your head stays above the water and can help take some of the stress off of your back.<\/p>\n During the backstroke, keep your ears just above the water. Stay on your back and keep your body in a horizontal position, as straight as possible. Each time you take a stroke, your body will tilt toward the side of the arm you\u2019re using. Move your arms like a windmill, fully extended, and perform flutter kicks with your legs.<\/p>\n We offer swim classes for people of all ages, from babies to adults. In fact, there are many\u00a0benefits to adult swimming lessons<\/a>\u00a0besides learning the 4 strokes of swimming.<\/p>\n The freestyle stroke is not actually a specific stroke itself, but it actually refers to a category in swim competitions. In fact, the freestyle is often synonymous with the\u00a0front crawl<\/a>.<\/p>\n To do the front crawl, you are essentially flutter kicking your feet while alternating your strokes. Your arms complete circular motions in the direction you are going. Lie flat, with your face down in the water, and rotate your body side to side depending on what arm you are using.<\/p>\nThe Backstroke<\/h2>\n
Freestyle<\/h2>\n
The Butterfly<\/h2>\n