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Anonymous
Male age 21, 195 pounds.
Been swimming lengths at a gym twice a week for the last... two weeks. I'm pretty out of shape, but I can do 20 laps each time. It's not alot, but it's a start.
But I know there's got to be a better way of doing it. Something that will give my arms a rest (the parts needed for the front crawl) while working out other parts of the body. Back crawl, breast stroke, whatever.
I'm trying to lose some weight (30 pounds would be great, but that's long term) and tone up a little bit. If I don't succeed in either, then the exercise itself will be worth it.
Could I get some advice on what I should be attempting in the pool? What I should aim for? That kind of thing?
Sorry about the vague question.
>> Anonymous
Swimfag here, not really much you can do but to really "streamline" your movements. When I swim, I always try to sharpen every movement I do. Meaning I cut through the water as easily as possible. I can't really explain it, but you just have to find your own pace and feel to it. But always remember to be as aerodynamic as possible. Lengthen your body when your pulling, and when your going for another pull, act like your reaching for the other end of the pool and stretch stretch stretch for it..... then pull wit a nice strong swift pull.

I love swimming because its such a solo sport. Its only you chasing that black line.
>> Anonymous
Kicks, OP. Most people's kicks are pretty weak when it comes to swimming. Try to work on being able to propel yourself by kicking alone. Alternate between upper body/front, upper body/back, lower body/front, and lower body/back. That should help spread your workout out more.