Ive been a breaststroker for a long time and im only 12. Im a 1:31 in 100 yrds.i wanna drop to a 1:16 in one year
it sounds impossible but any tips? i at least swim all year round? i atleast wanna be at a 1:20!!!|||Turns, and your pullout off the wall is huge. If you get a really strong push off the wall, and a really quick turn before that, you can shave an easy 5 seconds (with a lot of practice). Also working on starts also is good. If you still do not see marked improvement, I would work on your kicking and the timing of your entire stroke. Make sure you finish your entire kick movement before you start with your arms. Also, make sure your arms sweep wide and powerfully, grabbing as much water as possible while maintaining a quick stroke.
Hope these random tips help|||firstly you should work on youre leg strength because then you will be able to push off the wall and some arm strength,
the arm and leg strength will help for a faster further stronger pull out and putting youre head along and not straight up|||make sure you have a tight streamline, this is crucial. You are allowed two dolphin kicks before your one pulldown in breaststroke which could mean at least a second if you swim long course maybe more for short. Try to focus on your glide thats really the fastest part of your stroke, and your turns need to be quick. Try to set realistic goals and don't push yourself too hard, that could lead to injury.|||Form and focus.|||For starters 15secs drop in one season is alot to expect keep your goals within reason say aim for 1:25 to start then 1:20 it is much easier to take off lots of small chunks of time rather than one big chunk.all right enough of the lecture time for some tips
Technique is the first thing to look at spend an extra 15-20mins with your coach after training working on this and ask them for specific things to change
Some general tips your legs are the power base for breaststroke work on kick long and strong and the glide at the end of your kick is just as important instead of just bringing your legs together at the end really squeeze your legs together for more power and momentum for your glide
timing is another thing that is very important in BR your arms should be gliding at the same time your legs are pushing to propel you into your glide and stretch your arms as long as possible the further you glide the longer each stroke is and the less strokes you do the less energy you use
Hopefully this helps you achieve you goals but remember realistic goals are the key
Good luck
Friday, December 2, 2011
Advice on swimming breaststroke competitively?
I am a high school student on the swim team. One year ago I was able to swim 100 breaststroke on 1:20 but this year my time is 1:24 (I didn't swim over the summer). I am hoping to get my time down to a 1:22. The problem I have right now is that I get completely exhausted after the first 50, any advice?|||You will have to train.I usually train a week and then do sprints and if you train hard its amazing how your time drops.
here is an advice:
Increase stroke rate!!Dont get exausted think of the rest ahead|||Hey,
That is a great time =) and to get 2 seconds off 100m shouldn't be too hard - work on your dive, getting as much power and length from it as possible, so get your calf muscles a bit stronger. Also, make your turns as slick as possible - really use your arm strength when you pull down underwater. Talk to your coach about your technique; I don't know if you could improve that or not, but your coach will. And basically you just need to get really really fit - just practise practise practise, in your own time, and try really hard in training, because remember, 100m is still a sprint - so you've go to be fit enough to just go for it really. But until you get that fit, just remember to keep a strong steady pace - I mean, don't go ridiculously fast on the first 50 and then practically die and slow down completely. And then when you get to your last 20-25m, then you can really go for it, give it all you've got - just ignore the pain! But yeah you just really need a lot fitter and things will become a lot easier =)|||Work on your turns, starts and pull outs those alone might shave a couple extra seconds off. But to really take time off you have to practice hard! and push urself in practice
here is an advice:
Increase stroke rate!!Dont get exausted think of the rest ahead|||Hey,
That is a great time =) and to get 2 seconds off 100m shouldn't be too hard - work on your dive, getting as much power and length from it as possible, so get your calf muscles a bit stronger. Also, make your turns as slick as possible - really use your arm strength when you pull down underwater. Talk to your coach about your technique; I don't know if you could improve that or not, but your coach will. And basically you just need to get really really fit - just practise practise practise, in your own time, and try really hard in training, because remember, 100m is still a sprint - so you've go to be fit enough to just go for it really. But until you get that fit, just remember to keep a strong steady pace - I mean, don't go ridiculously fast on the first 50 and then practically die and slow down completely. And then when you get to your last 20-25m, then you can really go for it, give it all you've got - just ignore the pain! But yeah you just really need a lot fitter and things will become a lot easier =)|||Work on your turns, starts and pull outs those alone might shave a couple extra seconds off. But to really take time off you have to practice hard! and push urself in practice
When exactly is the butterfly kick in breaststroke allowed?
Do you have to start your pull before you can do it or can you do it while you still in streamline then pulldown|||When you do a pullout, you are in streamline for a count of three, then as you pull your arms down to your side you are allotted ONE dolphin kick, for a count of three, with one arm pull untill you surface, otherwise its a DQ.|||Never.
What you see professional swimmers do when you see them underwater on TV is their momentum from pulling underwater sends sorts of a shock-wave effect from head to toe which looks like they're doing a butterfly kick.
Deliberately trying to do a butterfly kick will have you disqualified unless it isn't noticed.|||after you pull down you do a quick butterfly kick. that's the only time it's allowed. any other time you'll get diqualified.|||its your pullout and to clarify you get one DOWNWARD butterfly kick as you pull your arms back.|||only one kick is allowed when your pulling your arms down to your sides during the pulldown|||never!
What you see professional swimmers do when you see them underwater on TV is their momentum from pulling underwater sends sorts of a shock-wave effect from head to toe which looks like they're doing a butterfly kick.
Deliberately trying to do a butterfly kick will have you disqualified unless it isn't noticed.|||after you pull down you do a quick butterfly kick. that's the only time it's allowed. any other time you'll get diqualified.|||its your pullout and to clarify you get one DOWNWARD butterfly kick as you pull your arms back.|||only one kick is allowed when your pulling your arms down to your sides during the pulldown|||never!
I never put my head under the water whilst swimming breaststroke?
Am I doing this wrong? I always keep my head above water whilst swimming breaststroke. Should I buy a pair of goggles and go under? Whats the technique?doesn't putting your head under make all the water go up your nose? Regards good people|||It depends on what your goal is. I'm guessing you are not a competitive swimmer, or you would be talking to your coach about stroke technique! So if the goal is just to enjoy swimming, get some great cardiovascular conditioning with minimal impact on your joints, and have a good time, then do it however you wish. Googles take some time to get used to, but once you do, it's lots of fun to look under water. So I'd say if the goggles sound like fun, try them out. Otherwise, just continue enjoying the way you swim now!
Something else about the goggles. They help keep the water from splashing in your eyes, so if your eyes are ever bothered by the chlorine in the pool, the goggles will help with that too. But getting the elastic straps set just right takes some practice, so be patient the first time you try them out.|||Well I am a swimmer too, breast is not my strong point but I do know that your breaststroke is a lot faster if you do put your head under the water. Goggles will keep water out of your eyes, and all you have to do to keep it out of your nose is blow air out of your nose while your face is underwater. So yes, try swimming it with your head under. Good luck!
Something else about the goggles. They help keep the water from splashing in your eyes, so if your eyes are ever bothered by the chlorine in the pool, the goggles will help with that too. But getting the elastic straps set just right takes some practice, so be patient the first time you try them out.|||Well I am a swimmer too, breast is not my strong point but I do know that your breaststroke is a lot faster if you do put your head under the water. Goggles will keep water out of your eyes, and all you have to do to keep it out of your nose is blow air out of your nose while your face is underwater. So yes, try swimming it with your head under. Good luck!
Is it really mumsy swimming breaststroke?
For many years, 1 of my ideas of exercise was several laps of the pool 2/3 times per week, but I have just read that it has been futile. Apparently its how my mother swims %26amp; is burning off no calories whatsoever! Should I take up the front crawl %26amp; be knackered after a couple of laps?|||It depends. Breaststroke is my favorite and it helps me stay fit. If you don't want to do the crawl the whole time, start of with it, then some breast stroke, and finish with it. Reward your-self with a special something
Your from U.K. aren't you?
I'm from the states, and we don't say Knackered or mumsy
Oh well
Good Luck and Godspeed
Zlayer2
Your from U.K. aren't you?
I'm from the states, and we don't say Knackered or mumsy
Oh well
Good Luck and Godspeed
Zlayer2
What is a good distance per stroke in breaststroke per 25 yards?
How many stoke I should take per 25|||If you have a powerful breaststroke kick, then 6-8 full cycles. If your kick is not so strong, I'd say 10-12. But it totally depends on the race. If the race is over 100 you want the longer glide hence fewer strokes. If you have a swim coach ask them. They will know your stroke best.|||idk.. for freestlye around 15 if you are going long distance, 20 or so for sprints
Thursday, November 24, 2011
How many laps in a 10 metre pool should I swim to lose weight? And is breaststroke good to use too?
200 laps a week for 3 months. You should usse front crawl. Is there any other pool you can use? 10 metre pool is too small but if it the onely pool u can use then do 200-300 laps a week. 50 laps a day. It won't be that much.|||One hour of constant swimming (Freestyle) is approximately 8 METS
(That means if you sat down wide awake for 8 hours, that is the amount of energy you are spending)
So Three hours of swimming would be like being awake for 24 hours WITHOUT EATING.
So that equals 3 MEALS.
Obviously you have to deduct 3 Hours to your total of 24 Mets.
The sad part is that you would probably end up eating a little extra if you do end up swimming constantly for three hours.
So deduct another 8 hours for every EXTRA meal that you eat (Aside from the normal 3 meals a day)
to your 24-3
So that ends you up
24 -11(8+3)
13 MET.
If you eat another extra meal. you would have only done 5 METS
Alright?
If you eat another meal.
You are gaining weight.. HAHA
AS FOR LAPS.
It doesn't matter about the laps. Just count the hours.
It also doesn't matter if you are tired or not.
All that matters is that you are MOVING your arms and legs
AND THAT YOU ARE BREATING OXYGEN AND RELEASING CO2
(co2 release is almost as important as O2 intake so please, DONT HOLD YOUR BREATH, blow out every single bit that you can when you breathe out)
(it is part of your metabolism that deals with burning fuel and all that jazz, no need to explain, just do it... if you want reasons, google "aerobic respiration" )
(That means if you sat down wide awake for 8 hours, that is the amount of energy you are spending)
So Three hours of swimming would be like being awake for 24 hours WITHOUT EATING.
So that equals 3 MEALS.
Obviously you have to deduct 3 Hours to your total of 24 Mets.
The sad part is that you would probably end up eating a little extra if you do end up swimming constantly for three hours.
So deduct another 8 hours for every EXTRA meal that you eat (Aside from the normal 3 meals a day)
to your 24-3
So that ends you up
24 -11(8+3)
13 MET.
If you eat another extra meal. you would have only done 5 METS
Alright?
If you eat another meal.
You are gaining weight.. HAHA
AS FOR LAPS.
It doesn't matter about the laps. Just count the hours.
It also doesn't matter if you are tired or not.
All that matters is that you are MOVING your arms and legs
AND THAT YOU ARE BREATING OXYGEN AND RELEASING CO2
(co2 release is almost as important as O2 intake so please, DONT HOLD YOUR BREATH, blow out every single bit that you can when you breathe out)
(it is part of your metabolism that deals with burning fuel and all that jazz, no need to explain, just do it... if you want reasons, google "aerobic respiration" )
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