To maximize your power (and speed) during the pull phase of your freestyle stroke, perform the pull with your elbows as high as possible. A hint: Never let your elbow fall below the level of your hand during the pull phase.
Welcome to Water World Unlike cycling, running and walking, you can't go for a swim from your front door--unless you live on a houseboat or have a really bad plumbing problem. So, where to swim? There are more options than you might think. Here are some suggestions.
Float Like a Butterfly--or Sink Like a Beam You're sold on swimming's great attributes-how it strengthens heartand lungs, provides a low-impact workout, burns calories andlowers body fat. Here are some quick tips on how to start out.
