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    Author: Claire Owen

    Freestyle hand entry should be like posting a letter

    Take a look at hand entry and catch as part of an efficient and smooth freestyle stroke including examples of common errors swimmers make.
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    Claire Owen 19 February 2013
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    Total Immersion and the Incredible Hulk

    Tim Ferris ('The 4 Hour Work Week') shares the story of how he transformed from demoralised drowner to 1km ocean swimmer in two weeks with Total Immer…
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    Claire Owen 4 February 2013
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    How slow can you swim well?

    Balance and stability are key to great swimming and relaxing in the water has a myriad of positive effects including increased buoyancy and awareness.
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    Claire Owen 20 December 2012
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    Stroke counting great tool for measuring efficiency

    Stroke counting is the most accessible and specific form of measurement in swimming that can assist you to become a more efficient ocean swimmer.
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    Claire Owen 6 December 2012
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    Better swimming – It’s all in your head!

    If you find yourself avoiding the urge to fight gravity to avoid sinking when you swim then you need to work on finding a balanced state in the water.…
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    Claire Owen 16 January 2012
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    Correct swimming technique comes first

    Whatever your reason might be for improving your swimming performance, the key is to get stronger and faster but never lose your technique.
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    Claire Owen 30 November 2011
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