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Ever wonder how top swimmers glide through the water like superheroes?🦸♂️ Well, it’s not magic🔮, it’s technique, power and mastering the four main swim strokes! Whether you’re new to swimming or just curious about what goes on behind those Olympic lanes, each stroke has its own vibe, purpose and set of skills
In this blog, we’re diving into the 4 main swim strokes, but before that, let’s us understand the basic concept of swimming.🏊♀️
Contents
Source:Pexels
4 Main Swim Strokes That Make You Look Like Superstar
1. Freestyle (Front Crawl)🏊♂️
Source: Swim Swam
Speed | Fastest🚀 |
Difficulty | Moderate ⭐⭐⭐ |
Who it’s good for | Beginners, fitness swimmers, and racers |
How it works:
- You glide on the water, kick your legs in a flutter motion and alternate your arms in a windmill motion.🌀🦵
📝Note: Make sure to keep your body in streamline when you swim.
- Breathing is done by turning your head to the side every 2 or 3 strokes.
📝Note: Make sure haf of your goggles are in the water when you turn your head.
Why it’s awesome:
✅It’s the fastest and most efficient stroke.
✅Great for cardio and endurance.
✅Often used in long-distance swimming or triathlons.
🏅Competition Events:
50M, 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, 1500M, Relay events, Medley events
Caeleb Dressel’s specialty is freestyle stroke and he won gold medals in 50M, 100M and 4 x 100M Freestyle in Tokyo Olympic 2020.🥇
2. Breaststroke🐸
Source: Swimming.Org
Speed | Slowest🐢 |
Difficulty | Easy⭐⭐ |
Who it’s good for | Beginners, casual swimmers, people with joint issues, people with strong lower-body strength |
How it works:
- Both arms move in a circular motion underwater while the legs do a frog kick.
📝Note: Don’t open your legs too wide and find your own rhythms.
- Your head comes above the water during each stroke to breathe.
Why it’s awesome:
✅It’s the easiest stroke to learn and very relaxing. It is also known as a life saving stroke.
✅You can swim long distances without getting tired quickly.
✅Ideal for people looking for a low-impact workout.
🏅Competition Events:
100M, 200M, Medley events
Adam Peaty’s specialty is breaststroke and he won the gold medal in 100M Breaststroke in Tokyo Olympics 2020.🥇
3. Butterfly🦋
Source: NBC
Speed | Very fast💨 |
Difficulty | Hard ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Who it’s good for | Advanced swimmers, strong core and shoulder swimmers, people who love a challenge |
How it works:
- Both arms swing forward together and pull the water in the “Key Lock” shape, followed by a powerful dolphin kick (Both legs move in unison).🐬
📝Note: Make sure you kick at the right timing (One kick for hand pull and one kick for hand enter the water).
- Breathing is usually done by lifting the head forward during the arm recovery.
Why it’s awesome:
✅It’s a great full body workout and can build muscle endurance, especially for the core and shoulders.
✅Has a beautiful and powerful rhythm once mastered. You will be the shining star in the swimming pool!😎
✅Burns more calories than any other stroke!
🏅Competition Events:
100M, 200M, Medley events
Michael Phelps is a legend in the swimming field, his specialty is butterfly stroke and he won gold medal in 100M & 200M Butterfly in Beijing Olympics 2008.🥇
4. Backstroke🛌
Source: The New York Times
Speed | Moderate👍 |
Difficulty | Moderate ⭐⭐⭐ |
Who it’s good for | Beginners, people with neck/back issues, swimmers who want to float & breathe easily and patients who want to do injury recovery treatment. |
How it works:
- You lie on your back, kicking your legs in flutter motion, and alternate your arms in a backward circular motion.🔄
📝Note: Make sure you down move your head when swimming, keep watching to the sky or ceiling.
- You can breathe freely since your face is above the water.
Why it’s awesome:
✅It’s the only stroke where you can breathe easily all the time.
✅Great for improving balance, posture and back strength.
✅Very relaxing once you’re comfortable with the technique.
🏅Competition Events:
100M, 200M, Medley events
Ryan Murphy’s specialty is backstroke and he won gold medal in 100M & 200M Backstroke in Rio de Janeiro Olympics 2016.🥇
Tips to Breathe Effortlessly While Swimming
Inhale air through your mouth and exhale air in the water through your nose.👃
Time to exhale air is longer than you inhale.
Why do you need to follow these tips?
✅ To utilize the use of your oxygen without wasting it during swimming
✅ To avoid muscle cramps.
Build Your Perfect Stroke
So now you understand the four main swim strokes.🏊From the speed-demon freestyle to the power-packed butterfly, each stroke brings something unique to the pool. ✨ You’re all set to hit the pool like a champ!🏆 Now, let’s take your mark and dive in!🏁
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