One aspect of the freestyle technique that many less experienced swimmers and new triathletes find difficult to learn is how to breathe. In fact, the need to breathe creates one of the biggest challenges for anyone trying to swim freestyle efficiently. However, breathing becomes much easier if you remember to relax, breathe out (when your face is in the water), rotate your head with your body to breathe, and try to keep your face partially in the water when you inhale.

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In this 2-DVD presentation Hedrick and Campbell deliver the most comprehensive A to Z swimming technique and training instruction available!
Disc One Freestyle Technique is divided into two parts Swimming 101 and Swimming 201 with Hedrick and Campbell presenting an instructional progression for freestyle that focuses on an outside in extremities-first teaching methodology. In Swimming 101 Hedrick begins in the water with the most basic adaptations to the aquatic environment and then demonstrates a stroke progression beginning with what the extremities do. He then adds breathing technique and timing to the progression taking you to the point where it becomes ability level appropriate to add body rotation. In Swimming 201 Campbell proceeds with a more advanced level instructional progression including drills that teach a swimmer how to incorporate body rotation into an efficient freestyle. Then it’s off to the lake where Campbell offers essential technique training and racing strategies for open water.

Disc Two includes Swimming Training in which Campbell takes you through a classroom segment discussing training methods for swimming. He includes test sets to establish appropriate training zones as well as seasonal weekly and daily training strategies. Bonus Features includes a flip turn progression along with training toys/equipment segment to enhance freestyle training!
From novice to seasoned veteran this DVD is certain to make you a better technical and race-ready swimmer as well as educating you with training strategies that will help you maximize your invaluable training time!

134 minutes. 2005.

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Duration : 0:1:26

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Duration : 0:1:28

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Duration : 0:0:52

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Duration : 0:4:49

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