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Improve Your Competitive Swimming with the Following Tips

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Have you ever wondered why some swimmers seem to have a natural ability? They probably weren’t born with dolphin-like qualities, but it’s possible they swam in a club setting or on a swim team at some point in their lives, honing their skills over time. Water Weights Although pools in your area may not be open for club swimming at this time, you can still improve your competitive swimming skills if you have access to a pool. Here are five reasons to work on mastering your competitive swimming in 2021. Get Faster You may feel a bigger competitive push when you swim with others, but you can impact your speed if you are consistent with your solo training throughout the year. When you have an opportunity to join a club in the future—like a local U.S. Masters Swimming club or another unaffiliated organization—you can work out with other swimmers who are at a similar pace and can push your growth. Learn Better Technique When you commit to swimming two or three times a week,

3 Tips to Help Improve Your Swimming in 2021

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Whether you’re new to swimming or just jumping back in, you can feel good knowing that swimming is regarded as a reliable way to get in shape. It’s gentle on the joints and can burn calories, build strength and endurance, and improve your heart and lung capacity. There’s not much more you can ask for in a workout. If you’re considering swimming as one of your goals for 2021, take a look at these detailed tips to make the most of your workout. Swim Fins  Boost Endurance and Strength with Sets/Interval Work Swimming may be a low-impact activity, but don’t underestimate its potential to help your physical condition. Whether you swim for 30 minutes or a solid hour, when you make the most of your workouts every time you get in the pool, you can develop the endurance it takes to swim 500 or 1,000 yards without stopping. In the process, you can also focus on your stamina as well as the strength in your legs, arms, back, and abs. Don’t get discouraged if you can only swim 50 yards