The term freestyle in swimming usually refers to the crawl stroke or over arm stroke. Learn more about the freestyle stroke and competing in freestyle races in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
The freestyle arm movement is simple and includes a reach, stretch, pull and stroke. Learn how to move your arms to swim the freestyle stroke in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
To do the kick for the freestyle swimming stroke, use straight legs and pointed toes. Learn more about how to kick in freestyle in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
The correct body position can help you swim the freestyle stroke faster and with less effort. Learn how to position your body for the freestyle stroke in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
The freestyle swimming stroke uses side breathing. Learn how breathe while swimming freestyle in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
Open turns are great for beginning or noncompetitive swimmers. Learn how to do an open turn along the side of a pool in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
Flip turns are the fastest turn to use with freestyle swimming, and the turn that competitive swimmers do. Learn how to do a flip turn in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
Practice kicking the freestyle stroke by using a kickboard or by doing a streamline kicking drill. Learn more in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
Freestyle swimming drills can help you improve your form and technique. Use a buoy to help you focus on the arm movement of your freestyle stroke. Learn how in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness.
Breathing drills for swimmers can help you become more comfortable holding your breath under water and taking breaths while swimming the freestyle stroke. Learn breathing drills for beginner and advanced swimmers in this free swimming lesson video.