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Swimming has evolved from being a leisure activity into one of the most competitive sport on the planet and right now, there are four major swimming strokes humans have developed and adapted to over the past few decades. These swim strokes all have different capabilities, different techiques and instances when using them are of great advantage. I'll be talking about each of these strokes in this video, how they are done, when they can be used and their pros and cons.

The first on my list is the frontcrawl aka freestyle. This swim stroke involves the swimmer swimming on their belly, pulling water behind with both hands one after the other and kicking with the scissor kick which is kicking with both legs one after the other. This stroke is regarded to be the fastest and is one of the most used swim stroke all around the world. The pros of the frontcrawl are that it is easy to learn and can help swimmers cover very long distances without getting tired and the con is that it is very competitive especially in competitive swimming since everyone can do it so well.

The second is the breastroke which is everyone's favorite stroke for some quite obvious reasons. This swim stroke involves the swimmer swimming on their belly and using both hands to pull simultaneously and both legs to kick backwards simultaneously as well (pulling and kicking are done one after the other and not at the same time). The pros of this stroke are that the stroke requires the least energy and effort is the easiest to learn. This is why it's everyone's favorite as it can be used to cover a great distance even far more than the frontcrawl without the swimmer getting tired. It is also the best stroke for learning how to float on water. The con of this stroke is that it is the slowest of all the swim strokes.

The third stroke is the backstroke which is my personal major stroke. This stroke involves swimmers swimming on their back and using both hands to pull one after the other and both legs to kick just like in the frontcrawl. The main difference between this stroke and the frontcrawl is that the swimmer is swimming on their back and their face isn't facing the water. This is the second toughest stroke to learn because it takes so much energy to move just like the butterfly and waves of water often disturbs the face of swimmers especially the nose as they swim on their back(so it's best to use a nose plug). The pros of this stroke is that it can be very relaxing when donw slowly and gives swimmers the chance to breathe very often unlike other strokes and the cons are that it isn't as fast as the frontcrawl and butterfly and can't be used to cover very long distances quickly and easily like the frontcrawl and breastroke.

The last but not the least is the butterfly stroke is the most graceful of all the swimstrokes. It is regarded as the second fastest and the most exciting to watch. Here the swimmers pull water with both hands but do the dolphin kick non- stop throughout the swim. Swimmers who swim the butterfly effectively are seen as professional swimmers and believed to have reached the zenith of swimming. The pros of this stroke is that it is fast, looks graceful and exciting to watch. It is also a great stroke for work out as it takes so much energy. The cons are that it is not easy to execute and takes alot of time to learn and perfect, it cannot be used to cover very long distances like the frontcrawl and breastroke, and it uses alot of energy which results in swimmers getting tired fast.

Learning all four strokes is essential for anyone who wants to be a competitive swimmer or a professional. Good thing is you can start learning them all at once but learning one after the other is the best way. Thank you for watching and I hope you found this useful.

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Hello Everyone.

So today I'm going to be introducing you all to gliding which is one of the best swim moves any swimmer can have. Gliding is simply the act of pushing off the wall with both of your legs and gliding through the water with your hands stretched out. This movement is the second part of swimming I introduce beginner swimmers to and it is done mostly in the second or third class after the swimmer is now less hydrophobic, more confident and comfortable in the shallow area of the swimming pool. This movement is quite simple to carry out but not everyone gets it right in their first trials due to so many factors (It takes so many trials but is one of the fun aspects of swimming for beginners). However, learning and mastering how to glide through water is of great advantage to swimmers as it helps them cover a good distance before using their hands and legs for pulling and kicking respectively. It also helps them reserve energy for long distance swim.

HOW TO GLIDE

To glide through the water you want to make sure your in a squating position with your head just a little bit above the water and your hands stretched out with one on top of the other.

Next, you jump up a little bit to plant your feet on the wall and then you push as hard as you can with both legs.

As you push, you keep your head in the water and keep both your hands together stretched out until you are at a good distance and no longer have the speed you had when you pushed off the wall.

MISTAKES MADE WHEN GLIDING.

Here are some mistakes many beginners make when gliding and how they affect the swim.

Not pushing off with both legs won't give the swimmer a good stability and won't take the swimmer very far. The goal is to push as hard as you can and you can only do that with both legs.

Also, raising your head up when trying to glide or as you push off the wall of the pool will only make the lower part of your body sink as you push off; your body won't be streamlined and you will find it difficult to glide very far in the water. It is best to keep your head in the water (looking down at the bottom of the pool) as you push off to keep your body straight and streamlined as you push off.

Separating your hands as you glide also affects the glide. Separating the hands causes resistance and decreases the speed of the swimmer as they glide. Putting your hands together (one on top of the other and stretched out) will give that swift and fast movement you need to glide through the water.

Gliding is one of those aspects of swimming that when mastered, would always give the impression of an expert swimmer. It is used alot in competitive swimming and is of great benefit to anyone who can do it so well. So when next you visit a pool, try it out and feel free to drop feedbacks.

Please ensure you swim under the supervision of a swim coach or life guard. Thank you and I hope you found this post useful.

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Hello Everyone. So this is my first post in the Hive Learners community and it's really nice to be finally doing this after so much planning. I'd be sharing mostly my journey as a swimmer as I believe alot of people could learn one or two things from them.

So today, I'll be talking about how to deal with hydrophobia and gaining water confidence. Hydrophobia which is the fear of water bodies is a challenge many people who are new to swimming face and struggle with. This is something I focus on in the first sessions with beginners so they'll feel comfortable, relaxed and safe in the swimming pool. This first lessons are very important as they allow the swim coach have a better idea of where their student is at and the level of hydrophobia. In most cases, people feel so comfortable with the water after the first day of swim classes, but sometimes and very rarely, it could take a few more classes for some other beginner swimmers to feel comfortable and safe in the shallow areas.

So basically, what I do is to allow the swimmer take series of slow walks in the shallow area from side to side. They do this first with their hands by their sides and then with their hands spread out in the water. This allows them feel comfortable with the areas they are at and will subsequently make them confident in that area of the pool where they'll be having future trainings. This video shows the series of some of the movements and their advantages.

Other activities like games and sports like water polo can be played in the shallow end of the pool to allow the swimmer feel comfortable with the swimming pool and stay confident. Using swimming accessories like the swimming goggles and nose plug would make the experience much more easier and pleasurable. If you wish to carry out any of these activities as a beginner, please ensure you're doing so under the supervision of a swim coach or life guard. Thank you so much for checking it out.
Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. I'll see you all in the next one.

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Hello Everyone. I want to welcome you all to Hive open mic week 140 with the theme, The Sea. Shout out to @thelooter for choosing such an amazing theme for this week. The sea is a place where so much happens, so much thrills, mystery, tales and experiences and the only place on earth we don't so much about. The sea is also a place where so much can be gained and so much be lost. I chose to perform the song, "Wellerman" by Nathan Evans because the song particularly talks about the struggles and experiences while travelling by the sea. Plus it also gave me vibes of Pirates of the Caribbean when I first heard it. I did an academia version of this song for this week's entry and I hope you love it.

LYRICS
There once was a ship that put to sea
The name of the ship was the Billy of Tea
The winds blew up, her bow dipped down
Oh blow, my bully boys, blow (huh)

Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go

She'd not been two weeks from shore
When down on her a right whale bore
The captain called all hands and swore
He'd take that whale in tow (huh)

Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go

Da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da

Before the boat had hit the water
The whale's tail came up and caught her
All hands to the side, harpooned and fought her
When she dived down low (huh)

Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go

No line was cut, no whale was freed
The captain's mind was not of greed
And he belonged to the Whaleman's creed
She took that ship in tow (huh)

Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go

Da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da

For forty days or even more
The line went slack then tight once more
All boats were lost, there were only four
But still that whale did go (huh)

Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go

As far as I've heard, the fight's still on
The line's not cut, and the whale's not gone
The Wellerman makes his regular call
To encourage the captain, crew and all (huh)

Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go

Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go
lyrics source (www.azlyrics.com)

SPANISH
Había una vez un barco que se hizo a la mar
El nombre del barco era Billy of Tea.
Los vientos soplaron, su arco se hundió
Oh golpe, mis matones, golpe (huh)