Is it really easier to kick less?

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Swimming with a single kick per stroke at a fast speed takes a lot of training, strength and coordination. This video takes you straight to what you need to do to avoid wasting leg energy.
If you can't control what your legs are doing, you won't be able to breathe properly. If you can't breathe properly you won't be able to correct your swimming technique. Without good swimming technique, you will not only us the energy from your legs, but from your entire body.
Follow this video series in order:
1- Swim with LESS Effort: • Swim with LESS Effort
2- Is it really easier to kick less?: • Is it really easier to...
3- The Most Important Body Part In Swimming: • The Most Important Bod...
00:00 - Is it really easier to kick less?
00:44 - Make your body longer
01:28 - Three forces that lift your legs
02:35 - Flexion of the knees and hips
03:44 - Exercises to improve the kick
07:36 - How much should your kick in freestyle swimming?
The position of the legs while swimming is simple to understand but difficult to apply in the water. The goal is to lengthen the body as much as possible. According to fluid mechanics, longer bodies have less resistance in water. One way to visualize the correct position is to imagine that you are in quicksand. If you cover little area you sink. But if you lie down you have more area on the ground and you have a better chance of survival. If you bend the hips and knees the area is reduced and you sink.
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@SkillsNT 2 жыл бұрын

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@pennycurnow7828 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos, they are so helpful. I am learning so much!

@inz_uzi 2 жыл бұрын

A-a-ron is getting better. Some day he'll be as fast as Be-la-ke. 😂

@SkillsNT 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully! 🙌

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Also he better then De-Nice :))

@inz_uzi 2 жыл бұрын

@@OnThisDayHappened Sure he is! 😀

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@reneesmith9993 2 жыл бұрын

I laughed every time he said "A-a-Ron" during the video! 🤣

@jrcp87 2 жыл бұрын

Love the names... like the Key & Peele substitute teacher sketch

@tdkage 2 жыл бұрын

I've been A-A-Ron for 5 months. Tomorrow I have a small biathlon, first one for me in open sea. As long as I finish it I will be EXTREMELY happy!! Thank you for all your videos. Un abrazo amigo.

@eduardocavanagh 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos keep getting better and better. I love how you explain the physics of swimming, a subtle subject because it is not so obvious as in other sports practiced outside the water.

@SkillsNT 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you like them!

@user-gh2hb7nz5e 2 жыл бұрын

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@nataliesalazar3184 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so helpful! Just started swimming recently and want to become a more confident & efficient swimmer. I love the "trial and error" examples - it usually takes a few tries to get the hang of these techniques.

@hpeace5916 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is absolutely the best channel on KZfaq for improving swim techniques. Very comprehensive and well explained. 👍

@Abziq Жыл бұрын

I understood why he was calling him A-aron when i heard Bela-ke 😂😂

@janbefeni6614 8 ай бұрын

Amazing how you explain things step by step and how you include "what one thinks and does" and why.

@LucianoDevoto 2 жыл бұрын

This series is gold! Thx you so much for producing such quality content!

@paulamiller4994 2 жыл бұрын

I watched your video a week ago and started practicing your method. Today I shaved an average of 10 seconds off each 100 yards and was less tired than I typically am. This method feels intuitive. Thank you for breaking into down into understandable pieces.

@anjekiclgh 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, you’re videos are so helpful and cool, extremely well edited and exciting evrytime. I’m learning so much and enjoying swimming again, thanks to your inspiration 🙏🏽☘️❤️

@ana-a-birdOFparadise34 2 жыл бұрын

I am 32 and can swim but never learned how to swim the right way. I have just started to taught my self the right way by watching your videos. Very helpful and very informative video content. It's almost been two weeks now and I can say that I am improving and noticing the difference. Thank you so much.

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@cobhobaroblobie 9 ай бұрын

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@learnvideo6515 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!!! I am really thankful for all information that it is helping me to improve my technique, you really has gave us a really value information, all those point are just real and effective, have a great journey

@user-bw8ys8bt5b Жыл бұрын

Your videos are very appreciated and seem to be focusing on what will help me. I swim with arms only put my legs don't always stay high in the water. How static muscles control contributes to better balance is an area I focus on. Thanks and keep your great vidoes coming.

@franksinclair2137 2 жыл бұрын

Yo I love these Aaron videos it’s fun to watch I hope you keep making more Aaron videos

@danielpolyakov2377 2 жыл бұрын

I can add that you apply pressure with your chest on the water, so your balance would shift forward and your legs will stop sinking as well.

@Munaluqman 2 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing educator and skilled coach. Thank you 🙏🏽

@SkillsNT 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@elenitsoka8675 2 жыл бұрын

So nice to watch, and so much helpful!! Thank you..Please, keep uploading useful content!!!

@felipeiceman2804 2 жыл бұрын

I'm new at swimming and I always lose concentration trying to find optimal kick rate. It's very tough. Anyways, great video and looking forward for the next one!

@bfu4971 2 жыл бұрын

I have subscribed to a number of swimming channels for several years and this is by far the most jammed packed and useful training video or series. Great job.

@SkillsNT 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

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@TysonBen Жыл бұрын

Really interesting channel!! congratulations guys, keep providing us with such great videos!!

@jeannaimarre Жыл бұрын

Very insightful. I discovered most of these techniques by copying movements from olympic swimmers and by understanding dynamic apnea breathing and posture principles, along with adding simple physics such as 'drag'. When I started swimming again in 2006 after a yearlong break, I did all the wrongs: low angle hips, heavy kicking and head out of the water. Nowadays I hardly use my legs at all while sprinting in front crawl. The pull buoy really helped me out. To stay frosty, I always include a few 'slow' lanes in what I call the "lazy crawl": a front crawl where I let myself glide out for as long as possible in between each stroke. This idea came from dynamic apnea and applying it in my front crawl magnifies the small mistakes that you make. As my aikido sensei once said: many can do it fast, but can you do it slow? That's where you give your imperfections enough time to show themselves. Besides that, it is also very relaxing to do a 'lazy crawl'. I heard of a guy in my province who swims around a small island regularly, and often almost falls asleep while doing his 'lazy crawl'.

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@SkillsNT 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Great to hear! Keep it up

@dharmendrathacker165 7 күн бұрын

You are teaching the stuff which is justified by the scientific reasons..!!! ...which is easily accepted by the swimmers. That's nice 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@ummeaiman2188 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos helped me a lot. Thank you so much ♥

@larapotekhina8642 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. So many details and attention to the technic moments. Your video makes me live in the swimming pool)

@zeevgilkis7970 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! thanks!

@alainthery232 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way of your explanation 😀

@mariecarlssonrefinenurse9793 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thank you!

@Aesthetic_Al 2 жыл бұрын

Week 2!! About to try this thanks a lot

@Aosta 2 жыл бұрын

Your 'arrow freestyle' video helped me with freestyle technique after not swimming at all since I was a teen. After 9 months of 3-5 times a week swimming I can go a full hour at 35s/25m with maybe a 5 minute break halfway through. The technique feels so smooth and looks cool as hell :D (also while i'm here thanks for breaststroke pull, kick, glide video!)

@cperkinscperkins 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video and I like it a lot. I also like the one stroke kick, but I have two versions of that kick: the sharp kick that turns the body and propels (which you demonstrate beautifully) and the softer kick that just turns the body, but provides no propulsion. If I want to swim with _minimum_ energy, perhaps for swimming a very long time, no racing, then I find myself using that softer kick or no kick at all. The title of your video is "Is it really easier to kick less?" and the answer to that is a resounding yes. When using a no-kick stroke, I don't use speed to drag the legs back up, like you suggest in the video, but instead I change my balance - by keeping my arms forward and down. With this balance and the most minimal speed it's entirely possible to swim without kicking and to be efficient. Though, despite this, I might still use the single soft kick, because the rotation of the body really helps drive the arms and reduce their energy outlay. Great video - one of the best on this topic.

@tylerasmith52 2 жыл бұрын

I am literally doing the Cozumel Ironman in a month. I have watched your previous aero swim technique video. I guess I will have to modify my kicking for that longer distance haha. This is very timely.

@JetSeb75 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing content again, I wish I could have you as a coach !

@Sav9706 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so helpful! I’m on swim team and want to improve my 50 free time and all these videos are helping me alof

@marcelocampos1210 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome video!!! Thanks!

@SkillsNT 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@logandouglas1466 Жыл бұрын

Man, you are brilliant

@keonglay 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video and the science of swimming!👍

@Paxilon6 7 ай бұрын

thanks so much for the videos! im trying to shave off at least a minute from my 400m to qualify as a lifeguard but i only have two months-- at the end of my first week practicing and learning from you i already feel a lot more confident in the water B)

@mauriciojr8332 6 ай бұрын

I Love your vídeos. Using animated 3d images is better than real ones to demonstrate the correct moviment. ❤

@dharmendrathacker165 7 күн бұрын

I have learnt and am learning a lot from Your Best Swimming Techniques Tutorial Videos..and have been applying those techniques as much as possible while swimming. Nicest and kindest work you have done & provided to us at no cost..!! What else we need. ?!?! I pray to my Lord Swaminarayan for your all good. 👍

@vinod.kaul.maverick Жыл бұрын

Fantastic insight 👏

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This channel is so good! I can see you put a lot of effort in each video, this material is gonna last forever. Very high quality content. Thank you so much for all this information, I just started swimming and already learned a lot thanks to you. Swim fast!

@elclaudiosanchez 10 ай бұрын

awesome video thank you

@MicaRayan 2 жыл бұрын

It's nice logic and realistic explanations! I've always try to train the legs as it help greatly while on water

@The88Nomad 8 ай бұрын

Gaaaahdamnnn this is an eye-opener! It's definitely not an easily attainable skill since it requires a lot of practise and repetition, but it shows the science of becoming an fast swimmer and why swimmers are so dedicated to master the technique. Superb channel --- SUBCRIBED!

@alexspata 11 ай бұрын

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@haydenhockly5561 2 жыл бұрын

So much good stuff in here Skills. Nice to meet Beelackay in this one.

@buddhazodiac52 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this excellent video.

@SkillsNT 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@SwimBikeRunFastest 2 жыл бұрын

It's scary how much these videos describe my swimming. Brilliant tips. Thank you

@SkillsNT 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@pomeikan2136 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@rainboow567 2 жыл бұрын

I have watched tremendous amount of swimming videos here on KZfaq with no useful result. This video is the best by far, so thank you from the heart!

@SkillsNT 2 жыл бұрын

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@vipinpanikar1 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing.... perfect instructions....

@dearyotbe6609 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks.

@gabriluk81 2 жыл бұрын

This is a very interesting video. Looking forward to see more, happy to get in touch. L.

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Multumesc mult, sunteti niste eroi.

@lavellsmith3494 5 ай бұрын

New subscriber 💯

@manupez Жыл бұрын

Gracias por tu trabajo en este canal. Aprendo mogollón con ellos y aplico cada vez que voy a la piscina o nado en algún lago. Estoy trabajando con la respiracion y la coordinación con la patada. Aaron is an amazing student🙃

@krzysztoftankielun582 8 ай бұрын

I've been struggling with many aspects of swimming from my beginning at january 2023 r. when I decided to start swimming trainings in order to start in triathlon events. Due to my achilles tendon seriuos injury I was forced to reschedule my first start for the next year, and hontestly it was great decision puttng aside injury. Why? Because after 8 months of trainings i'm still not able to swim long distances without be exhausted so fast... I'm quite good cyclist with near 375W FTP with 87kg BW, good runner, but when it comes to swimming.... no comments. Ive got personal coach, but he can not solve my problems especially with breathing. I think that's the crucial problem for me, and the next matter is a body position. So i'm so glad for finding your channel, I've watched so many episodes and I got new enegy and motivation for practicing swimming! I've got hope... no, I'm sure that It'll help me in short time to fight with my weaknesses :) Thanks!

@kerrygearin3910 2 жыл бұрын

very good advice

@mcneelynorman1 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, what an education! The comparison to soccer is genius.

@ahmedadly3689 Жыл бұрын

This is really useful . Thank you

@SkillsNT Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@cadlac1533 Жыл бұрын

Impressed this.

@derrickswims 2 жыл бұрын

Solid analysis...I always want to go try right after watching

@SkillsNT 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@meadowlark4044 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@SkillsNT 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@vmartiaux 2 жыл бұрын

the modeling on these episodes is as good as it gets

@SkillsNT 2 жыл бұрын

😅

@athena7071 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, First of all, really love your channel. I discovered it recently and love the way you explain the technique. I'm just a lay person trying to master the freestyle so that I can do endurance training. I watched this video some days ago and then tried the breathing exercises and kick drills from your other videos before I began doing laps. That definitely helped a lot ! I did find kicking just twice very tricky, especially using the arm and leg from the same side as you demonstrated. Tough to find a rhythm, but I guess it comes with practice. Coming to my question: Isn't the kick supposed to help maintain the body's horizontal line? If I kick less, it feels a bit harder to maintain that line, especially after I take a breath -- my back tends to arch and the horizontal line becomes a bit of a u-shaped line instead. What might I be doing wrong here? Would love some guidance, will practice it out in the pool. Love from India! 🇮🇳💛🙏

@deepzerocool 2 жыл бұрын

Best video!

@zazugee 2 жыл бұрын

about scissor kicks, yeah, few or professional swimmers can really use them for propulsion, but they are really not that efficient compared to frog kick for example, or arm strokes bc our legs are small, so most of that water pressure used to produce lift is wasted, it's like comparing an eargle to hummingbirds bc our legs are small compared to dolphin, to produce really good lift power, we need to kick very fast that's why for example freediving fins are very long

@sleeplesshead602 2 жыл бұрын

Binge watching your video. Thanks for the tips! Now I need swimming pool.

@SkillsNT 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@paulvonhippel Жыл бұрын

Amazing video. What technology do you use for animation?

@dpaulero 2 жыл бұрын

muito bom!!

@shuhaimitawakkal4282 2 жыл бұрын

im improving my swimming techniques through this series. im able to swim freestyle better than before. thank you for this insightful videos. It is also not complex and easily understandable from a beginner point of view. keep it up!

@hojomanx 2 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing educator. Thank you!

@user-lk3wr9jh7x 2 жыл бұрын

great video! And can we swim backstroke with less kick in long distance?

@muhammadsyafiqabdullahsawa840 Жыл бұрын

Im prepare my iron man for 6 weeks follow your advise..6 weeks from like aron until i able to complete my first triathlon..thanks bro and keep it up..may allah guide you to the straight path

@hamzaabouimran3763 2 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup

@khalfanfahman4180 2 жыл бұрын

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@wojciechimielski4313 Жыл бұрын

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@yash1152 Жыл бұрын

you got a new subscriber

@andrewkim485 Ай бұрын

Did he mean to say a-aron? It’s great😂🤣

@tommylobotommy 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. I was inspired also by the "arrow" video, and improved my technique. I don't lose breath anymore and swim relaxed, which helped me to reduce heartrate. I can comfortably swim freestyle for nearly an hour with just above 2mins/100m (getting better every week). I tend to use 3 small kicks per stroke to maintain legs in horizontal position, however I have an issue with cramping. After a full swim thighs tent to cramp both in front and the back (after this video I know that this is due to keeping the legs tight) . This really affected my triathlon run this year, I lost 30mins as I had to stop to stretch couple times (which was difficult when you have cramps at both sides, you stretch quads and get crampy hamstring, then the opposite). Is there any solution to prevent cramping? Any workout routine?

@astollie Жыл бұрын

I used to get after 45 minutes of swimming cramp in the calfs. What helped for me is to strenthen my hams with glut bridges and stretch my hamstrings before swimming. Maybe that leads you to a solution.

@gunarasnaca6130 Жыл бұрын

Isn’t cramping linked to dehydration?

@tommylobotommy Жыл бұрын

@@gunarasnaca6130 it is, but it was happening to me even when I drank every 10mins. I am much better after I have introduced structured training and regular stretching sessions

@fiddlestix3025 Жыл бұрын

Super interesting, thanks 🙏🏊🏼‍♂️🏊🏼🏊🏼‍♀️

@djomukanyatshilela3327 Жыл бұрын

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@djomukanyatshilela3327 Жыл бұрын

U guys are a big and wonderful fa

@djomukanyatshilela3327 Жыл бұрын

U guys are a big and wonderful family

@GdeGordon 4 ай бұрын

If you struggle with high HR and getting tired too fast you may read my long story about kicking. I am a somewhat mediocre swimmer, and my problem in freestyle was always high heart rate (155-165 after 100m). Watched a ton of videos, also did some training with a coach, but nothing helped. Coach said that my freestyle looked ok, and I should gain some strength to reduce my HR (which is fair because I’m pretty skinny). Most of the videos on the other hand focus on kicking less (2-beat kick), so I pretty much took it as granted and never tried anything else. The other day I was so desperate so I tried all of the unlikely possibilities. That included getting rid of 2-beat kick and switching to constant and relaxed kicking. And weirdly enough my HR instantly went down to 140-145. I have no idea what’s the deal with that, possibly it’s due to the fact that when you do 2-beat kick your kick 1) becomes very “pronounced” and has a lot of effort in it so that your lower body can stay near the surface and 2) you must consciously think of your kick to match the stroke (for me at least), and it eats some of your attention, and therefore can harm your technique in other places. When I switched to constant (but relaxed, which is very important!) kicking I’m no longer actively thinking of what my legs are doing. The kicking for me just does it’s job - keeping my lower body near the surface.

@79devo 2 жыл бұрын

AA-Ron. My name is Ron and I’m an alcoholic

@mahmoodghazni748 2 жыл бұрын

You are Excellent coach.but I'm still heaven Improve smooth swimming

@F_Bardamu 2 жыл бұрын

One benefit of kicking that you didn't mention is that it helps stabilize your body when rotating. Which means less effort for the core and glutes and better endurance. That's why I always kick at the very moment I'm rotating.

@andstilll6607 2 жыл бұрын

Sir please can you explain how to take a side breathe without sinking.

@habibsaib3522 2 жыл бұрын

What is the optimal angle of kick should to be ?

@Sebastian-oo7xi 2 ай бұрын

2 month till my first half ironman. i can do 250m i am very greatfull for zour videos and the i dos but also motivation it gives me

@SoloTheTraveller 2 жыл бұрын

I remember in one of your previous video, you suggest to hold the breath under water (as opposed to the more popular way, exhaling under water) I personally found its easier to hold breath under water but I'm not sure if it is "correct" Can you make a video on how ( and when ) to exhale?