[Sportsandrec] Swimming

[Rahul Bajaj]

Hi Everyone,

For a year or so, I have been trying to learn how to swim. While I have been able to learn how to float in water etc., the method that I adopt for traversing the water is still what they call doggie pedal. Basically, instead of moving my hands in a fluid way, such that I would be able to push the water backwards which is how freestyle works, the manner in which I operate is such that I put my hands in and bring them out. As a result, I end up taking much more time and energy to cover the water.

My trainer tells me to be more relaxed and to loosen up my body a bit, but I have not been able to effectively implement that advice. Further, this problem of my body being too tight often comes up even when I try doing such things as dancing or running. I am wondering if others can share pointers on how this can be addressed.

Best,
Rahulz

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