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Each of the styles that make up the discipline of swimming has its secrets. To get to know them and improve your technique like never before, don't miss these suggestions from the best Spanish swimmer with lifeguard training.
If you practice swimming, surely you already know the four predominant styles in this sport: breaststroke, backstroke, crawl, and butterfly. However, it is never too late to learn the secrets of each of them; even more so if it is Mireia Belmonte who offers you her knowledge and experience.
So far, we have seen basic concepts that are extremely useful when practicing swimming. For example, we reviewed its benefits, we received advice from Mireia to become great swimmers and we learned the bases of biomechanics and the laws that govern movements in the aquatic environment.
In this fourth meeting, on the other hand, the time has come to try the technique itself. For this, nothing better than having an instructor who, among her many scrolls, has a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
What are the different styles that we find in swimming? What is the appropriate technique for each of them? Next, we will learn everything about each of them.
The main swimming styles
If you want to get better at those styles where you struggle a bit or, on the contrary, if your goal is to further enhance your strongest style, this lesson is for you. Learn from Mireia Belmonte and put her teachings into practice to evolve as an athlete.
Fathom
The breaststroke, also called 'breaststroke' in certain regions of the world, is one of the most complex swimming strokes. Its main difficulty lies in the fact that the movements of the arms and legs are not simultaneous; furthermore, the lower extremities are as important or more important than the lower ones.
The technique takes on, in this case, superlative importance. To achieve greater propulsion, it is essential to specify the appropriate movements and, fundamentally, in a coordinated manner.
For a beginning swimmer, it can seem like a true mission impossible to achieve perfect technique. However, under the tutelage of Mireia Belmonte, you will be able to find a way to practice it with all the knowledge you need.
Crawl
It is the 'easiest' style since it is the one that is performed with more natural movements and that we learn from the beginning. However, the free crawl technique also has its secrets.
The crawl is usually divided into two stages: traction and recovery. In turn, these are divided into different phases, according to the movement of the arms, body, and legs. Thus, we differentiate during traction:
Meanwhile, the recovery is made up of the following phases:
Although for many it is about concepts and movements already mastered, receiving the advice of a professional will be of great help to refine the details. Remember that everything adds up to achieve those tenths of difference that will make you improve your performance progressively.
Butterfly
The butterfly stroke is probably the most spectacular in competitive swimming. Its complex movements make it very attractive to viewers; for athletes, meanwhile, the requirement is directly proportional.
Now, what is the correct way to practice this style? Mireia has a lot to contribute in this category: she was an Olympic champion in the 200-meter butterfly, as well as having also won the world championship. The specialty of the house, as they say.
Just as a preview, we will turn over here some concepts that you can incorporate from the hand of this champion: butterfly kick, trunk movement for propulsion, one-arm and two-arm butterfly stroke, timing, and breathing.
Back
Of all the styles of swimming, this is the favorite of many, although in competition it demands a particular effort on the part of the athlete. It is characterized by being the only one in which the swimmer moves face up.
While it may seem like an easy style to learn, backswimming requires timing and well-honed technique. Therefore, it is always better to have the tips of a professional; In the competition, many times it is the small details that end up making the difference.
If you want to know how to move your arms and legs correctly and achieve optimal stability in your trunk and head, this fourth chapter of Mireia Belmonte's course is the solution you are looking for.
With all this, you will have already noticed how widely it can be beneficial for your progress to learn an elite athlete such as Mireia. Don't waste time: achieve the best version of yourself with these unique swimming lessons.
