The breaststroke is a popular swimming style characterized by the frog-like movements of the swimmer's arms and legs. Mastering this technique not only enhances your swimming skills but also offers great cardiovascular exercise.
Basic Techniques
- Body Position: Keep your body horizontal in the water to reduce drag.
- Arm Movement: Extend your arms forward and then sweep them outwards and back in a circular motion.
- Leg Kick: Perform a simultaneous frog kick with your legs, bringing your feet toward your buttocks and then pushing out and around.
- Breathing: Time your breaths with the lifting of your head as your arms push out.
Benefits of Breaststroke
Breaststroke provides a full-body workout and improves lung capacity. It's also one of the best strokes for beginners due to its relatively relaxed pace. 🏊♂️🐸
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