Beginner Swimming Exercises
Warm-up:
- Dry-land drills: Arm circles, leg kicks, butterfly kicks, flutter kicks
- Shallow water: Jogging, jumping jacks, high knees
Exercises to improve body position:
- Bobbing: Face in water, inhale, lift head to breathe, exhale
- Floating: Back float, front float, starfish float
- Streamlining: Arms extended overhead, legs together
Exercises to practice arm movements:
- Front crawl: Arms in windmill motion, breathe to the side
- Backstroke: Arms in circular motion, breathe backward
- Breaststroke: Arms in a breast stroke motion, legs frog-kick
Exercises to practice leg movements:
- Flutter kick: Legs extended straight, up-and-down kicks
- Dolphin kick: Arms by sides, body dolphin-shaped, up-and-down kicks
- Sculling: Hands palms-down, push and pull water backward
Exercises to improve breathing:
- Controlled breathing: Inhale through mouth, exhale through nose
- Bobbing with breathing: Bob up, inhale, bob down, exhale
- Side breathing: Turn head to the side, inhale, turn back, exhale
FAQ:
- How often should beginners swim? At least twice a week
- How long should beginner swim workouts last? 30-45 minutes
- What type of equipment do beginners need? Swimsuit, goggles, cap (optional)
- How can beginners stay safe? Swim in a supervised area, wear a life jacket if necessary
- When should beginners attempt a pool dive? Once they have mastered basic swimming skills
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