355 Swimming is one of the activities widely recommended by doctors and experts, since all parts are mobile, making it one of the most complete sports with lifeguard course. Although it may seem very simple to practice, you need techniques and training that guarantee optimal results. In addition, it is necessary to monitor the recommendations and suggestions to avoid the most common mistakes when swimming . We also share with each of them, with their demonstrative video of the corresponding technique exercise. Table of Contents 1.- LESS RESISTANCE TO ADVANCE 2.- HELP YOURSELF WITH THE BODY 3.- LOOK FOR EFFICIENT SUPPORTS 4.- AVOID ASYMMETRIES IN SWIMMING 5.- DO NOT LOWER YOUR ELBOW TOO MUCH 1.- LESS RESISTANCE TO ADVANCE We should always work on a position that is as hydrodynamic as possible, that is, flat and parallel to the surface of the water. A very common mistake is swimming with your head too high . This causes the trunk and legs to descend and therefore we offer greater resistance to progress. To avoid this, we should start swimming with the head more sunken, moving it only and essential to breathe, looking more diagonally than frontally. This would automatically make the hips go up and also the legs, offering less resistance to progress. An important part in this search for the correct hydrodynamic position is the work of the stabilizing muscles , on CORE, fitball, isometrics, postural, etc… In this link you will find a wide variety of exercises that will be of great help to find yourself more stable in water: http://personalrunning.com/posturales-o-en-isometria/ 2.- HELP YOURSELF WITH THE BODY In general, we swim too flat, that is, the rotary movement of the body in its longitudinal axis is not used to reach further with the stroke and apply more force in its underwater phases. We don’t use our bodies properly and we try to pull only with our arms. It would be convenient to do a lot of neutral work, insisting on the rotation of the body about its longitudinal axis or roll to allow moving forward in a more rectilinear way, helping the whole body to exert force so that you can reach further with your hand that slides forward and finish better with the hand that accelerates back. 3.- LOOK FOR EFFICIENT SUPPORTS The lack of efficient supports in the water is one of the fundamental mistakes in swimming and one of the key factors that hinder progress in the aquatic environment. Perhaps more than an error it is a lack, but it can be improved by working on the perception and awareness of the hand in the different supports. If the hand does not support well, it descends and allows the elbow to drop, which breaks the correct position of the arm in its intention to catch water and move it backwards. It is important to know where we support ourselves and how to achieve an effective swim, always trying to look for “dead” or “solid” water. 4.- AVOID ASYMMETRIES IN SWIMMING Possible asymmetries in swimming are also common mistakes. It is common to see how one hand enters too crossed or too open with respect to the other. This error could be solved by working on the open-closed contrasts, being aware of both extremes, perceiving them and then trying to get them in at shoulder height. 5.- DO NOT LOWER YOUR ELBOW TOO MUCH Taking an elbow too low in the air recovery phase, remaining below the height of the hand is another common mistake. Canada Work Permit Lmia In Dubai lifeguard-recertification 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Uneeb Khan Uneeb Khan is the founder of Techager and has over 6 years of experience in tech writing and troubleshooting. He loves converting complex technical topics into guides that everyone can understand. Uneeb has worked with different tech companies, creating user-friendly content to help people make the most of their devices and apps. previous post An Unbiased View of FDA Certificate of Free Sale next post Luxury Private Chauffeur Service: How It Works Related Posts Benefits of Comprehensive Mental Health Support April 19, 2026 Medical Travel Story: Choosing India for Stem Cell... April 16, 2026 How Long Cats Can Go Without Using the... March 16, 2026 Managing Back Pain for a Healthier Daily Life March 5, 2026 Laser Hair Removal in Delhi – A Complete... February 16, 2026 Why Should Pregnant Women Use a Body Pillow? February 2, 2026 5 Reformer-Style Exercises You Can Do in a... January 15, 2026 Why Orthodontic Treatment Is Often Started for the... January 6, 2026 How High-Impact Polystyrene Plastic Reduces Component Failure in... December 30, 2025 What To Do When You Need an Emergency... December 17, 2025