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EPISODE · Jan 17, 2023 · 15 MIN

Rev your engine

from Between The Laps with Coach Chris · host Chris Da Sie

Building a solid engine in the water is crucial for faster and longer swimming, but what exactly is our engine? Well, it's your kick. You might be dead in the water without a strong kick since you rely solely on your arms and upper body. To build a strong kick, you must think about generating energy from your core and hips, then moving that energy down through your legs and feet. It would help if you remembered to keep your legs loose like you are cracking a whip. Like a whip where the power comes from the movement of your hand, then moves along the leather until it snaps at the end of the line, you are trying to accomplish the same approach with your kick.  There are several approaches to building a solid kick, and they begin with putting on a pair of fins. Adding fins allows you to automatically get that whipping sensation and build strength in your legs. This fin work can be done with or without a kickboard. I recommend without. It allows you to practice a more natural body position in the water. This can be done in a streamlined or just a body roll position. Want more tips on how to improve your efficiency in the water, check out our e-book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGMJ425Z?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_4WWT610BAFY91DHXPBYW   Schedule your online coaching or stroke analysis with me - https://betweenthelaps.com 

Building a solid engine in the water is crucial for faster and longer swimming, but what exactly is our engine? Well, it's your kick. You might be dead in the water without a strong kick since you rely solely on your arms and upper body. To build a strong kick, you must think about generating energy from your core and hips, then moving that energy down through your legs and feet. It would help if you remembered to keep your legs loose like you are cracking a whip. Like a whip where the power comes from the movement of your hand, then moves along the leather until it snaps at the end of the line, you are trying to accomplish the same approach with your kick.  There are several approaches to building a solid kick, and they begin with putting on a pair of fins. Adding fins allows you to automatically get that whipping sensation and build strength in your legs. This fin work can be done with or without a kickboard. I recommend without. It allows you to practice a more natural body position in the water. This can be done in a streamlined or just a body roll position. Want more tips on how to improve your efficiency in the water, check out our e-book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGMJ425Z?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_4WWT610BAFY91DHXPBYW   Schedule your online coaching or stroke analysis with me - https://betweenthelaps.com

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