EP 438:How To Swim Freestyle With (Almost) Zero Effort with Brenton Ford

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How To Swim Freestyle With (Almost) Zero Effort

Want to swim freestyle with less effort while moving faster through the water? In this episode, Brenton shares the three key principles that make freestyle feel smooth and effortless: improving your balance and body position, using rotation to maximize efficiency, and timing your stroke and kick so your whole body works together. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced swimmer looking to conserve energy, these simple technique adjustments can help you swim farther, faster, and with much less effort.

 

00:46 The #1 Secret: Let the Water Hold You Up

01:23 Head Position for Better Balance

02:59 Use Your Lungs to Improve Buoyancy

04:29 Step 2: Rotate for an Effortless Stroke

05:15 Relax Your Recovery

07:40 Step 3: Master Your Stroke Timing

11:53 Beginner vs Faster Freestyle Programs

 

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CeilidhRobertson

Amazing swimming and fitness podcast

Love, love, love listening to Brenton and his guests. Always learning something new to add to my swim sets with drills or training sets. Also very motivational guests with great tips to add to your fitness routine. I love the stories of the longer distant swims and what’s involved. I’m always smiling after listening to these podcasts!! Thank you so much !!!!

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Brenton and Mitch were great to work with at the clinic, Good to get video analysis to work on straight away, practice some new drills and go home knowing what you need to work on.

Alex McFadyen

Sydney