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You can you learn freestyle swimming on your own, as long as you follow the correct steps. The online swimcourse Freestyle Basics 1 at swimcourse.online is a step-by-step guide for learning the glidestroke freestyle technique, with clear video instructions, drills and workouts.
A complete guide for learning frontcrawl technique, covering the basic skills of freestyle: body position and streamline, freestyle kicking technique, freestyle breathing technique and armstroke propulsion: catch and pull.
The basic skills in freestyle swimming are: body position and streamline, kicking technique, breathing, armstroke propulsion and the timing of these elements into a fluid stroke: the glidestroke.
It is most important to learn these skills in the correct sequence as one skill is needed to learn and control the other. In the Freestyle basics 1 course on swimcourse.online you will learn these basic skills of freestyle swimming in the correct sequence.
Breathing during freestyle swimming is difficult for most beginners. For many this is completely new, because breathing is an activity everyone does without thought. Unlike land-based sports, during freestyle swimming the breathing frequency is limited, as you can only breath in a certain moment in the stroke, so rhythmic breathing is required.
Failing to breathe correctly mostly results in the disruption of other basic elements of the stroke as body position and kicking. For example: breathing out too late, mostly results in lifting the head too high or over-rotate to extend breathing time, causing hips and legs to sink, creating drag. Resulting in a freestyle that is significantly more exhausting and inefficient.
In the online course Freestyle basics 1 and the Breathing Course you will find a lot of breath timing drills, timing the breath in the freestyle stroke and why and how to use different breathing frequencies.
The main reason swimmers get out of breath is holding their breath underwater. Instead of holding it, focus on a continuous, relaxed exhale through your nose or mouth as soon as your face hits the water. This prevents CO2 build-up, which is what causes the “panic” feeling. Your inhale should be a quick, natural breath when your head rotates.
In the online course Freestyle basics 1 and the Breathing Course you will find a lot of breath timing drills, timing the breath in the freestyle stroke and why and how to use different breathing frequencies.
Sinking legs are usually caused by a poor head position or a lack of core engagement. If you look too far forward, your hips will drop. Try looking at the bottom of the pool (about 1–2 meters ahead). Additionally, think about “pressing your buoy” (your chest) down into the water, which naturally levers your hips and legs toward the surface.
In the online course Freestyle Basics 1 and the Freestyle Kick Course you will find lots of drills and workouts for a correct freestyle kicking technique and how and why to regulate and adjust kicking frequencies
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For most age-group triathletes, 2 to 3 sessions per week are ideal. Consistency is more important than volume. One session should focus on technique and drills, one on intervals/speed, and one on endurance or open water skills. Quality sessions with a specific goal are always better than “just swimming laps.”
While pool swimmers often aim for long, gliding strokes, triathletes benefit from a slightly higher cadence (stroke rate). In open water, a higher turnover helps you navigate through waves, chop, and the physical contact of a mass start. Aim for a rhythm that feels sustainable but keeps your momentum constant.
Most long-distance triathletes prefer a 2-beat kick. This means you kick once per arm stroke. It provides enough stability and lift to keep your legs high without exhausting your leg muscles. Save your legs for the bike and run; your kick in a triathlon should be for balance, not primary propulsion.
