Common Mistakes Made by Beginner Swimmers

If you are trying out a new hobby or a new activity, making some mistakes beginner is inevitable (and even beneficial for the overall progress!). Making mistakes and then fixing them is going to be the best way to learn and improve, as well as become a better overall swimmer. The issue is that many beginners do not know that they are making a mistake, and they do not correct it immediately, which creates a habit that is harder to get rid of later on.

To help out all of the beginner swimmers fix their most common swimming mistakes, we are explaining how to spot the mistakes and correct them for perfect swimming technique.

Not Having a Swimming Workout Plan

If you are a complete swimming novice, or if you swim just for the fun of it, it is ok to head to the pool without a workout plan or without any plan in particular; after all, you are there just to test the waters and have some innocent fun splashing around. However, if you have any fitness or swimming goals, you must have a structured plan in order to even think about making meaningful progress!

Awell-structured and detailed training plan is going to help youmaximize your time in the water; it will keep you motivated and helpyou progress over time.

Losing The Energy at The Start of The Workout

It is common for new swimmers to start swimming really fast at the start of their swimming sessions, especially at the very beginning of their swimming journey, because it is so thrilling, challenging, and fun. However, going out too fast can negatively affect your performance, and it can also leave you feeling fatigued when you are done. Losing all of your energy at the beginning of your workout will negatively impact the overall quality of your swimming workout, and it can hinder your results and personal records. Instead of giving it your all at the beginning of your training, conserve your energy and build your speed throughout your swim.

The best pacing, in general, is to begin your swimming session with a dynamic warm-up on deck that will loosen up your muscles and prepare you for a great workout. Then, follow the warm-up with a leisurely swim in the pool and start your main swimming workout.

Not Having the Right Gear

The right swimming gear is essential for a high-quality swimming workout. When you first get started, you should have the following:

• A comfortable but sturdy swimsuit
• Swimming goggles
• A swim cap

Ifyou feel like you need to take your swimming gear to the next leveland really feel like a pro, make sure to fill your swim bag with:

• Fins
• Hand Paddles
• A kickboard
• A swimming tracker

Taking Too Much Rest Between Sets

Of course, it is essential to let yourself recover, which is why you take rest periods, but you should not let your heart rate drop too much. Following a structured workout that includes rest intervals will help you optimize your rest time.

Taking rest when you need it is important, but do not forget that your body is much, much stronger than you think. The only way to improve is to push yourself out of your comfort zone!

Hopefully, these tips will help you to avoid some of the common mistakes at the pool. Don’t let anything insignificant discourage you!

Kamil Market Development Expert at Swimmo

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