Wednesday 23 April 2014

Swimming for beginners

When you have just started to swim you feel a constant thrill within yourself with the desire to dive in a pool at just any time of the day. Swimming becomes more of a passion for beginners and with time as you continue swimming you become used to it and it becomes a part of your life. Being passionate about something at start keeps you extremely positive about it for your whole life. Developing good habits of swimming while you are still a beginner makes you better at swimming and also keeps you away from risks of various accidents. 
Taking care of a few things while swimming let you enjoy it more and add to your experience. Wearing goggles while swimming can be a bit irritating at starts, that is why most people take them off after every lap and put them back on as they start again. But being a beginner it is advisable to develop the habit of wearing goggles for stretched periods of time so that you do not feel irritated when doing longer laps and when not getting a chance to remove them. In races and swimming triathlons you might have to keep wearing your swimming goggles for a long time, not being in a habit of wearing goggles would make you get irritated and divert your concentration away from the race. 
Quite a few beginners have an issue of cross over kick, you should buy yourself a pair of fins if you face the same problem. The fins help you develop better ankle movements and flexibility which also takes away the cross over kicks. You may try swimming without fins after you have swum with them for a little while and see the difference. If the Zwemles rotterdam problem persists you might need to get advice from a professional trainer.
Using silicon ear plugs for swimming is most advisable for races. They prevent ear damage and infections, keeping your ears safe. They also don’t cause irritation to the ear and keep you comfortable in the water. Getting distracted with irritations has adverse affects on your performance so it is always better to take care of these issues before hand.

These are a few things that can help you swim better and become more efficient at it. Moreover you should consult your trainer if you face any trouble in swimming. Taking the right precautionary measures does not only keep you safe but also improves your experience. 

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