Skipping rope Standing on one leg Squats Ankle rockers. Do this by sitting on the back of your ankles, leaning back, and lifting your knees upward. Try to hold this for about a minute or two. Do several repetitions. Ankle rotations. Simply rotate your ankles around in circles 15 to 20 times. [1] X Research source
Use a weight belt or drag sox. Try kicking with swim fins. [2] X Research source
Think of your legs as one large fin moving back and forth in the water.
Your neck should not be buried in your shoulders. Avoid tucking your chin down. [5] X Research source
Your right or left hand should never go near the opposite side of the body. [9] X Research source
Breathe too deeply. Ultimately, moderate sized, regular breaths are more important than deep breaths. Hold your breath. [10] X Research source
The pause you should take will be very short, perhaps about a second or so. [11] X Research source
The angle of your elbow doesn’t really matter during release and recovery. [12] X Research source
Set time aside before or after work or school. Spend part of a weekend day swimming. [14] X Research source
If you swim 1500 yards an hour, challenge yourself to eventually move up to 3000 yards an hour. While this may seem like a big increase, you’ll be able to do it over time. Use a timer to challenge yourself to go further in a certain mount of time. [16] X Research source Set goals for yourself so you can more easily track your progress. [17] X Expert Source Francisco GomezFitness Coach Expert Interview. 24 October 2019.
Mix up your normal routine by swimming underwater for some laps. [19] X Research source
Try this for a few of your laps when you practice swimming.
Try dragging your hand periodically when you swim. [21] X Research source
Try swimming with dolphin kicks for half an hour at least once a week. [22] X Research source
