#389 : Most Common Mistakes Adult Swimmers Make (And What To Do Instead) with Brenton Ford
The Effortless Swimming Podcast · Brenton Ford
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Show Notes
Have you ever walked away from a swim thinking, "Why does this still feel so hard?"
You're not alone. Most adult swimmers struggle with the same few challenges—again and again—and it's usually because no one ever showed them how to fix it the right way.
In today's episode, we're diving into the most common mistakes adult swimmers make—and more importantly, how to finally fix it.
Let's get started.
00:17 Mistake #1: Holding Too Much Tension
04:07 Mistake #2: Looking Forward the Whole Time
06:12 Mistake #3: Overkicking or Stiff-Leg Kicking
07:38 Mistake #4: Beginning Your Catch Before You Finish Reaching Forward
09:28 Mistake #5: Rushing the Breath