Swimming is a popular and enjoyable sport; it is also quite frustrating. For instance, most people need neither instruction nor practice to run or walk properly – it comes naturally. Swimming, on the other hand, requires hours of instruction and practice. If you find yourself struggling in the pool, here are some useful tips.
Be ‘one’ with the water
Water is an
unnatural and, therefore, threatening environment for human beings. Thus, our
natural reaction is to resist or fight against water. Learn to move freely in
water. It can help you to minimize energy wastage and master other swimming
skills quickly.
Rotate your body
Have you
observed fish swimming in water? They seem relaxed and carefree, as if they are
not even trying. This is due to the way they propel themselves through water –
they rotate their bodies to produce economical, powerful and effortless
movement. By learning core-body rhythmic movement, you too can swim
effortlessly like a fish.
Link your limbs and core-body
Pulling and
kicking is okay if your goal is to stay afloat. This strategy is meaningless if
your goal is to swim efficiently. You should link the propulsive movements of
your limbs to the rhythms of your body. Only then will your style of swimming
be natural and elegant.
