Swimming - Freestyle - Is Your Lower Back Sore After a Swim? This Could be Why!

[@SWIMVICE]

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[@negrocarvajal]

I simply love you. THANKS! I have 36 years, always love to swim and now that I’m preparing for the 10km ocean man, after swimming practice of 5km my lower back was killing me. Today I tried and I finally understand what is “core” I can feel the strength from my core protecting my column. Your explanations were so right. Thanks again, you have a new subscriber and truly fan / follower. ❤

[@SWIMVICE]

So glad this video was monumental in your training. Thank you for your feedback and support! Also, if you want to stay up to date on some of my newer content, blogs, etc. be sure to subscribe to my newsletter at: swimvice.com thanks again for your kind words. Please keep me posted on your progress and your 10k swim! 😎🙌🏼💪🏼🔥 -Coach Mandy

[@silverash63]

I get lower back pain from swimming, will try this, thanks coach Mandy👍

[@user_ytndslk]

did it work for you?

[@socaltri3988]

“Zipping up a pair of jeans” to naturally tilt pelvis forward - excellent! Stand up your sternum, perfect! Align ears, shoulders and (tilted) pelvis - great! I’ve been using these cues with my So Cal Tri masters team, dropping times and no more low back pain. Thanks CoachM!!!

[@keithbowden4248]

Your one of the few that can communicate swimming in such a way that it can be understood especially for inexperienced swimmers. Thank you. I tried the catch up stroke you demonstrated in another video and it worked a treat for moving (with glide) through the water, :-)

[@kengold6163]

Hi Mandy, I'm 65 and have recently returned to swimming regularly. I've been veiwing lots of videos and I must say, your instruction is the best that I've seen anywhere. Thank you so much!!

[@SWIMVICE]

Hello Ken, Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you've been finding my videos helpful as you get back into swimming. It's wonderful to know that my instruction has been making a positive impact on your swimming journey. If you ever have any questions or need more guidance, feel free to reach out. Keep up the great work, and happy swimming! Best regards, Coach Mandy

[@shashikalamuniyappa2330]

Recently I learnt swimming and your videos were helpful. After watching this vedio on core engaging, I am reminded of my Yoga instructions for a asana Which helped me in swimming too. The instructions:- " Bring the feet together, Stand high, Raise your chest, Roll back your shoulders, Head high looking straight, Tuck your tummy in Squeeze your hips

[@susanleto7148]

I didn’t realize my swimming position was causing my lower back pain until I had to take a 3 week “Covid vacation” from the pool😫and my back pain disappeared. I’m going to try these tips today!

[@Eatwithmeiah77]

Thank you! I am definitely trying this tomorrow! I went yesterday and came home so sore in my lower back. It’s been years since I been lapped swimming. I don’t want my pain to discourage me. Thanks for the tip as well that made me learn it more. I can’t wait to try!

[@D__Lee]

I’ve got low back pain because of arthritis, but your video made me realize that I maybe contributing to my low back pain because of bad swimming technique. Thanks for the video Coach!

[@SWIMVICE]

Yes D! Many people don't realize poor posture in the water can contribute to unnecessary tension in the wrong areas. I'm happy you took on swimming as your form of exercise and training. Now this video will help you take it up a notch! :-) -Coach Mandy

[@DaveGe77]

This could not have been more timely for me. I was experiencing lower back discomfort on my freestyle stroke just yesterday. I'll try these tips tomorrow when I return to the pool. As a triathlete, I want to master freestyle and swim fast. Your channel looks perfect for me. Thank you, Coach Mandy!

[@SWIMVICE]

David Gerich excellent! I’m happy you found this video at the right time. Enjoy your practice and keep me posted on how it goes! 👏🏼🏊🏼‍♂️💪🏽 -Coach Mandy

[@DaveGe77]

@@SWIMVICE It's feeling better. Not a hundred percent yet, but better. Now I am much more aware of my alignment and body position in the water, thanks to your video. Thank you, Coach Mandy!

[@SWIMVICE]

Have you experienced low back pain in the water? Try this exercise the next time you go to the pool. Drop a comment below and let me know how it goes! -Coach Mandy 🏊🏼‍♂️

[@theinvisiblegirl2473]

I just recently tried imagining myself zipping up a pair of jeens, and I couldnt believe it but it works! And it doesnt just improve core stability, but it helps to focus kicking from your hips as well. It always amazes me how small simple things can sometimes mzke the biggest differences. So thank you!

[@QUICK-AND.FASTALaVistA]

It went Good, much thanks to You 🤗

[@SWIMVICE]

Awesome! Glad it’s coming together for you. 🙌🏽👏🏼🏊🏼‍♂️

[@susannejul4286]

I recently increased my mileage in preparation for a long-distance open-water swim, and started developing mild sciatica. The combination of your tips to "float the shoulder blades down" [maybe I translated your words to yoga lingo], think of zipping up your jeans, and rolling rather than twisting the body have worked magic! After 3 training sessions staying focused on that throughout, the sciatica is receding and I'm feeling the stroke improvement. Thanks!

[@1pt21jigawatts3]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been swimming for 20+ years competitively and I was too proud to accept that something might be wrong with my form but I tried the “jeans” tip and it alleviated all my back pain within a week. TYSM

[@christianhume7618]

This is GOOOOOD!! The legs splaying part was very revealing...many many thanks!!

[@Drostvideo]

Great posture tips

[@Drhelenerossinot]

Thanks ! Can’t wait to try it !

[@palneve]

Dear Mandy, my compliments on this and other videos: I found here the advice that I didn't see anywhere else on the web and so well explained. After studying them a month ago I thought I would try to practice it and it was like a miracle: the moment I zipped up my belly button and tightened my stomach muscles my body floated up like on command! and by paying attention to proper rotation and kicking my back pain, shoulder pain, and neck pain just disappeared!!! I waited for a month before commenting while swimming regularly twice a week three-quarters of a mile because I wanted to confirm that the improvement is for sure, and it was. FYI, I am an older man who was swimming since childhood in the Adriatic and in recent years in the pool and the ocean. However, with age, I found that swimming was increasingly causing me a lot of pain to the point that I had to take a break; I was afraid I'll never be able to swim again. However, after chiropractic, physical therapy, and your advice it looks like I am back. I would like to continue improving my freestyle but also backstroke which is my favorite style and I am going to join your community 🙂

[@SWIMVICE]

Dear @palneve, I'm thrilled to read my videos have positively impacted your swimming journey! 🙏🏼 Your dedication and progress are remarkable, and I'm so glad you can now swim injury-free! I look forward to helping you improve your freestyle and backstroke techniques in our community. Remember, we are here to support and cheer you on every step of the way. Let's achieve great things together in the pool! 💪🏼🏊🏼‍♂️🙌🏼 Best, Coach Mandy

[@salimoz.965]

Dear Coach Mandy, I came across other videos which are trying to explain the same ideas like downhill, core stability but your explanations are unique and very smart.

[@robertandyjustus]

I tried it this morning and no lower back pain. So , thank you. Modest time /lap improvement but it was difficult trying to remember all check points. Definitely remembered zipper reference. Will take more time to refine.

[@SWIMVICE]

Andre Allore G that’s great news! Yes this concept takes time to practice. I would say to focus on one of those points mentioned and go from there. Nice work and keep me posted on your progress. 🏊🏼‍♂️💪🏽 -Coach Mandy

[@_noahrh]

THANK you for this! I went on a very long snorkeling adventure in Belize, for hours! Then when we got back to the boat and I sat down on the boat - YOOOWWWW my lower back was on FIRE and I could barely walk for a couple days! Thank you for explaining this!

[@susanleto7148]

I tried these tips and wow! No back pain today! It’s a lot to have to think about, but worth it😊

[@Afrinaturality]

Just starting to learn to swim. Second lesson in and my lower back has sent me here!

[@SWIMVICE]

Hope it is going well! Best, Coach Mandy 🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@RayFliesAway]

4:37 to 6:02, the easy-to-understand explaination really helps. Thank you very much coach.

[@SWIMVICE]

You’re welcome Darren. Glad this explanation is helpful for your training! 👍🏼🙌🏽🏊🏼‍♂️ -Coach M

[@LauraW-2]

Great video thanks, just started swimming again and my back had been feeling sore after swimming. Will try this next time.

[@lucagian9801]

i think this is of paramount importance. not because of its difficulty but because of its oddity. to straighten your back you must activate your belly-core. thumb up coach M

[@SWIMVICE]

Absolutely Luca. This is why I only isolated this one part of my body position so you can see this is the only thing contributing to what is changing in my body line. -Coach M

[@lucagian9801]

just think how many people swim well with the pull buoy and bad without. they disengage their core without even realizing it.

[@SWIMVICE]

Luca Gian yes it’s very easy to do with a pool buoy this is why it’s important to keep the core engaged if you do use it. Otherwise, the tool is just a crutch creating habits you don’t need.

[@MrKaje72]

Trying to go SO, thanks for making this page. As soon as the cuarentena is lifted I will dive right into the pool

[@evasommer11]

You videos are one of the best explaining the key issues. Thank you.

[@SWIMVICE]

Fardad Farzam thank you for watching! I appreciate your feedback and support. 🙏 Enjoy your practice 😄🏊🏼‍♂️ -Coach Mandy

[@mariohdezch]

Gracias... nunca antes había pensado en esto mucho menos en corregir la postura. Lo intentaré cada vez antes de que entre en la alberca para ir corrigiendo mis errores. Gracias, gracias, gracias.

[@endo9913]

Hi Mandy, I’m 59, started front crawl lessons about a year ago and made good progress. I still have a lot to improve and so I’ve watched a lot of KZbin! I really like how you structure your videos with clear focus. I’m a low profile swimmer and my biggest battle has been reducing the drag from legs & torso. I heard about the belly button technique before which has helped me but your video has added to that. I wanted to ask you a question about your comment around the shoulder position at around 1’ 50”. You don’t mention this again in the summary. Should the shoulders (scapula) be engaged forward as the arm extends and maintained through the catch phase? Many thanks and looking forward to your next video!

[@SWIMVICE]

Nigel Doe Hi Nigel, Thank you for your feedback and that’s great question. So I like to describe the movement of the scapula as “sliding” forward. This engages the shoulders properly without over doing it with tension (very easy to do). So it’s more of a shift which will help you stabilize by adding more weight essentially “downhill”. This will help support your legs higher on the surface. I will have more videos out on this subject and will go in more detail in the future. For now I hope this sheds some light on the concept. Keep me posted throughout your training and if you have any other questions, let me know! 🙌🏽🏊🏼‍♂️👏🏼 -Coach M

[@endo9913]

@@SWIMVICE Hi Mandy, thanks for the explanation. That makes perfect sense! I'll try this out, replicating your drill when I'm next in the pool on Monday and let you know how it goes.

[@miloslavstudeny950]

Hi Mandy....me an my daughter love your swim videos. I was wondering if you could make a video on what is best to eat and drink before and during a swimming competition...and also what not to. Looking forward your new videos. Milos

[@yangyang3175]

thank you ! super important to me. but I still don't quite get what you mean at 5:50 "that doesn't mean sucking in your stomach". can I understand it as just sucking in your stomach a tiny bit, or mentally sucking in your stomach ?

[@hamahawta]

After swimming 2k in the ocean I feel the pain in my lower back. I just did the standing and demonstrating the posture you explained in the video a couple times. I will be doing a 3km swim tomorrow and will post another comment post the swim. I think i know now how to keep my posture(at least I hope I know lol). I hope this will work, and thanks for the tips and hopefully this lower back pain will stop

[@JeanLuckyLuke]

Wow. I had exactly this low back pain problem when I began to swim six years ago. If only I would have seen this before ;) Now, sometimes other swimmers ask me what’s my trick to stay so easily horizontal without kicking hard (and with no pullbuoy) and my explanations are not satisfying at all. But now I will give them the link to your video. Thank you for your great work.

[@SWIMVICE]

JeanLuckyLuke 70 awesome! Thank you so much for the support and I’m happy you found the solution in your own training. 👍🏼🏊🏼‍♂️🙌🏽 -Coach M

[@Thekidisalright]

Hi Coach Mandy, I have a question and I hope you could shine a light on it, I am a novice swimmer and I swim fine when I have a buoy between my legs, my strokes are fine, breathing is ok, I engage my core and my butt is close to the surface, but once I lose the buoy and add in the kick, I am out of breath within 100m, my legs are like dragging me down, is that something I did wrong? Thank you in advance

[@SWIMVICE]

Yes the buoy is providing an artificial sense of balance for you. You have no established balance yet which is why you need this tool. I would definitely look through my last three videos to help shed some light on this concept as you practice. Secondly, you are out of breath because you have no established proper breath control yet. This will happen over time I will be coming out with a video on this concept later. However, for now I will link another video below in this thread to start getting you more comfortable with this part of the stroke. There is a consistent rhythm to breathing. You just are in the process of relaxing and finding it! -Coach M

[@Thekidisalright]

SWIMVICE thank you for your kind reply and useful information, your videos always provide great help and I always write down some pointers from your videos and read them through before I get to the pool, you are right, I think I need to find my balance as well as breathing rhythm, thank you once again

[@henriki8015]

@@SWIMVICE A video on breath control would be great! I am still out of breath, even after years of swimming.

[@SWIMVICE]

henrik i coming soon! 😄👏🏼🏊🏼‍♂️

[@daniedeemash]

Thank you will try this, my lower back hurts right now after I went for a swim

[@Stan_801]

This is great! I'm recovering from a triple lumbar injury within 5 weeks, and now that I'm finally beginning to get active again, totally wondering why my back hurts..... This now all makes sense. Thanks!

[@SWIMVICE]

Oh wow yes, working on alignment is key to allowing the water to support you fully and correctly. Glad you liked the video and thank you for watching. Enjoy your practice and sending positive vibes your way for a safe recovery! 🙌🏊‍♂️Coach Mandy

[@destinyramsey4]

We just put a pool in and alas my lower back hurts. This was helpful. I just had diastisis surgery (Had my abs sewed back together after birthing 6 kids). So my core needs retraining. I like the zipping up jeans analogy. Thanks.

[@scribe3]

Great video, this is one of the issues I’m dealing with, I am trying to be more mindful of my body position in the water. I tend to lose some core engagement when I rotate to breathe

[@SWIMVICE]

Ray B yes and the fact that you already notice a change in your breath means you are heading in the right direction towards fixing it.👍🏼🙌🏽 -Coach M

[@scribe3]

So, unless you are on the swim team or in the master program, you are not taught at the YMCA, too balance using your core. Which is a little strange because most of the swimming instructors at the YMCA use to be on the swim team

[@artmakersworlds]

Well I've gone through a bunch of videos and so far yours comes closest to my problem. So.... I am a snorkeler. In lake Michigan and have been for oh, 50 years now. Ish. BUT for the past week I've gone every day straight and spent hours out there each day. WAY more than usual. Now most of the time I am very relaxed, basically just floating and kicking with my flippers on. Sometimes kicking and sometimes more like a frog, both legs out then together. (slower, easier to hoover over stuff I want to see that way.) BUT for the past week, I've done a ton of surface diving, then I sort of swim like a dolphin, feet together and bending at the waist to get to the bottom in about 15' of water. BUT lately to make time back to where I started I have done a bunch of free style swimming too, mainly because my arms don't get much of a work out. Now I'm using a snorkel so don't really have to turn to breath. Not really in a hurry, slow goes it. And sometimes I lay on my side, lower arm forward and scissor kick which is very fast and relaxed but kind of twists my back. Perhaps I did too much of that? Never bothered me before, BUT after about 4 days straight, my lower back is sore. Taking today off. (And building a fire out back so again lots of bending, not much of a day off really.) SO.... WHAT can you do about it now? I see your points on core and balance, I really don't think that's my issue. Just a ton of exercise all of a sudden, and a whole ton of bending, and mind you when using fins most of your thrust is on the up stroke, meaning like a sit up. Great for stomach muscles but clearly that's done something to my back. Any suggestions on dealing with this before I do damage? (Hopefully not stay out of the water, this is Sept and the lake being snorkel warm this late in the year is rare. I'm taking advantage while I can. Probably all next week at least.)

[@TheGrafhamWagger]

Brilliant explanation and demo, thanks very much for sharing your expertise - your videos are really helping me with my swimming!

[@SWIMVICE]

You're welcome! Thank you for your feedback and if you have any questions throughout your training, let me know and I will answer them as soon as I can. - Coach Mandy

[@TheGrafhamWagger]

@@SWIMVICE Thank you! - really appreciated :-)

[@priyadarshidikshit9779]

Good explanation and demo, thanks coach

[@YayaAniNbek]

I've had back pain but it's constant never stops and its not only on my low back its on my whole back and my back is really straight, i got huge stretch marks on my back. The doctor said that i grew rapidly 3 inches in 2 months and i keep growing because of those stretch marks after swimming

[@tariqafridi580]

Nice video I have pain in legs and shoulders after swimming some time I used painkillers tablet give me some useful tips thanks

[@SWIMVICE]

Hi Tariq Afridi you should not feel pain in you shoulders. This means your posture is out of alignment which is mentioned in this video. Try the bonus tip as well as the examples shown. Also, watch these videos below as you could be doing this as well. There are steps to correct it described in the bonus training tip at the end of those two videos. Click below to watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJebmYupYsimp6M kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnvVqKiLeLFog6c Keep me posted on your progress! 💪🏽🏊🏼‍♂️ -Coach Mandy

[@rvalentine1000]

CM, another fabulous video. This makes sense now. I just LOVE looking forward to seeing your latest instructional messages. You’re pure LoV (Lady of Value) keep bringing your creative content!!!

[@SWIMVICE]

Russell Valentine thank you I appreciate your feedback! So happy these videos are helpful for your training. Enjoy! -🙌🏽🏊🏼‍♂️😄 Coach M

[@Dee3917]

Really interesting. Slight confused by the jeans analogy. Does it involve pushing pelvis forward or back? Thanks

[@SWIMVICE]

No worries. I am unable to attach a photo but look up “posterior pelvic tilt with flat back” that is the position you want your pelvis to move into. It’s just the long anatomical version. Hope this helps! -Coach M

[@Delo511]

Can u do a video well under water to avoid back,neck pain? I will try doing 'zipping up jeans' for sure. How do i continue being in that posture while swimming?

[@johnwet5798]

This is what I am. Yes leg drop from body posting. Yes, I got a sore on back muscle as you describe. Thank you to let me know, I will practice this tomorrow.

[@SWIMVICE]

Yes I understand the feeling I used to swim this way as well. Glad this concept is helping identify whats going on in your technique! Let me know if you have any questions about your training. -Coach Mandy

[@johnwet5798]

@@SWIMVICE Coach mandy, today I practice as you mention. Yes, it help me a lot , I realize you word " plank" while swimming now. My leg won't drop anymore after 30 minute drill. I am very glad. Thank you so much. Keep watching.

[@SWIMVICE]

Nice work John! 💪🏽🏊🏼‍♂️ -Coach M

[@lakinang109]

hi coach mandy, i have a question to ask ,my arm hurt when i raise them up after swimming and i have a very low stamina and hence i find it very difficult for me to reach 25 meter pool , so i thought of going to the gym, but i find it difficult on how to adjust my routine between my swimming and gym,( also coach i did not opt for coaching since it very expensive for me sorry😅 but your suggestion is much appreciated).

[@SWIMVICE]

Nangsanbha Lakiang Yes I completely understand. First, I would advise to make your swim practice right after your gym workouts so you finish in the pool. Second, it’s important to address your shoulder pain now. So I have some useful videos below to help bring awareness to how you should be moving your shoulder properly to avoid injury. Click the links below: 1. Learn about to scapular plane in relation to freestyle: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3a3nGWGf5KfZ9U 2. Learn how to extend your arm properly here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpu9Yo2dZ7N_sNU 3. Learn about head position: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJebmYupYsimp6M Take it easy with your practice. Use the gym for fitness and swimming prioritize technique only right now. Enjoy your practice and keep me posted on your progress! 👏🏼💪🏽😄🏊🏼‍♂️ -Coach Mandy

[@lakinang109]

@@SWIMVICE Thank you so much coach mandy🙏, and for your quick response. I will sure try all this, and will try to update you once progress has been made.

[@shanishazar2177]

you are amazing! great great video

[@SWIMVICE]

You're welcome! Hope you are enjoying your training Shani! -Coach M

[@20shourya]

Hi Coach, thanks for your videos - highly educational! Something weird happened to me tonight. I have been swimming nearly every day for 10 months and have been building up a good endurance - swimming 1700m every night now. However, out of the blue tonight I could feel myself drifting to my right, no matter at what speed I would swim at, I was always drifting to my right. I should add that I breathe on my left, either every two strokes, or every four. I am really disappointed and left confused because it happened out of the blue and I just could not correct it, it was as if I have forgotten to swim....so weird.

[@MrTaraknagraj]

Huge difference when I pull in my core .

[@adrianburton6477]

Great video Coach!!! Great instructions and information ❤️

[@lesleychastain7569]

I’m just going back to swimming after a ten year absence. 20 cm ovarian tumor. Major surgery. Six months of chemo. I’m feeling a lot of low back pain. Spasms following a kayaking adventure gone wring haha.

[@SWIMVICE]

I'm truly sorry to hear about your tough journey, but it's inspiring to see you getting back to swimming. After major surgery and chemo, it's normal to feel some discomfort. To address low back pain, consider consulting a healthcare professional or physical therapist for personalized exercises. They'll guide you safely. Wishing you a successful return to the pool and improved well-being! Take care. 🙏🏊🏻‍♀Best, Coach Mandy

[@cinmac3]

My whole back is soremid and lower are the worst, from a series of bad posture movemenrs. I don't know what to do, now. Any suggestions , Mandy ?

[@gingerbadjie9670]

Helpful tips, thank you 😊

[@SWIMVICE]

You're welcome Ginger! Definitely keep me posted on your training. -Coach Mandy

[@gingerbadjie9670]

Thank you Mandy. I have a rare genetic disorder called ehlers danlos which makes me prone to injury from repitive movement... Swimming. I currently have a massive shoulder problem. Please could you consider doing some drills to do when rehabilitation is key that doesn't involve over head or breastroke movements? 🌸🙏💕

[@SWIMVICE]

Ginger Badjie I’m sorry you are going through this. I am not familiar with this disorder. However, I understand the over head movement situation as I have suffered from a shoulder injury in my past due to poor technique habits. When I had to eliminated overhead movements and focus on other areas of my stroke, this is what helped me. If you look at the second drill example in this video I mainly focus on this point and worked on core stability and a hip driven kick. The more you focus on core stability, the less likely you will try and stabilize off your shoulders improperly. I would still advise talking to your health care professional and finding out what the best solution is for training outside the water in combination with this drill. Hope this helps and sheds some light on what to prioritize while you are recovering. -🏊🏼‍♂️🙌🏽 Coach Mandy

[@adebo7294]

Will try it tomorrow :)

[@SWIMVICE]

Awesome - Enjoy your practice Ade! -Coach Mandy 🏊‍♂️😄💪

[@SandeepGupta-kz8ul]

What I have noticed while engaging core is that I feel less tired, I feel so relaxed after reaching the other end of the pool.

[@SWIMVICE]

Yes Sandeep you are correct. The core is less fatigue prone than your shoulders or your lower back. It is the same as proper plank form on land. Glad this has helped you! -Coach Mandy

[@SandeepGupta-kz8ul]

Thanks for your reply. I really enjoy your information and I am keenly looking for the vedio on dolphin kick. Thanks once again

[@SWIMVICE]

sandeep gupta yes thank you for being patient I’ll have one soon! 😄🏊🏼‍♂️

[@dcoughman]

That is a great visualization! Zipping up a pair of jeans! I like that!

[@SWIMVICE]

David Kaufman you’re welcome!

[@Alex-rb5fs]

I dont understand which part of my core to engage? Low high deep/ surface

[@faizelshaikjee767]

Hi coach Mandy .How do I increase my speed @ open water swims .Only avr 2 40 per 100 ?

[@SWIMVICE]

Hi FAIZEL if you are averaging 2:40 per 100 first you want to : 1) decrease your workload : kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnvVqKiLeLFog6c 2) increase your stroke length : kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYK8qHuwiJiohq8 These two videos will help get you going in the right direction. Keep me posted! 🏊🏼‍♂️🙌🏽👍🏼 -Coach M

[@adrianburton6477]

I forgot comment about your question. When I keep my stomach muscles engaged my hips tend to rise up in the water compared to men I let them totally relax.Do you think you could do a video on how to create a swimming workout? Thanks!!!

[@SWIMVICE]

Adrian Burton awesome you felt this difference in the water. Yes I will be in the future. Stay tuned! 💪🏽👏🏼 -Coach M

[@adrianburton6477]

@@SWIMVICE I have another question for you 😁. My coach has been having me wear short fins and a snorkel when we meet once a week for the last 13 weeks. When I practice on my own, I do just fine until I take my fins off. When I take them off my legs start to sink when start the stroke. I asked my coach this question and we are suppose to address it this Thursday. However, I would love to know what you think about this situation. Thanks!!!

[@SWIMVICE]

Adrian Burton Adrian Burton no problem! Based on what your explaining, the fins have become a crutch to keep you moving. Fins are a great tool and provide very specific benefits. For example, improving ankle flexibility for the kick. However, just like a pull buoy, these tools can easily be used as a false sense of support. Your legs are sinking due to being out of balance. Have you tried the aquatic profile test I have linked below? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGK1g5med7aFa6s If so, you probably have a lower profile as most men do compared to women. Knowing this will help shed some light on what your priorities are to keep your legs balanced and supported. If you have a low profile, the objective is to swim “downhill” maintain having both arms in front of your chest. Having more weight on the scale out front versus your legs due to a lower profile. This will help keep the legs higher and most important relaxed. Think of fins or snorkel to be used for a specific purpose if they are just used to swim with then they can become a false sense of comfort. Hope this makes sense. Anyways thank you for your questions and keep me in the loop! Enjoy 👏🏼🏊🏾‍♂️-Coach M

[@adrianburton6477]

@@SWIMVICE thank you so much I will take this profile test and let you know I knew you could help me with the problem 😃

[@SWIMVICE]

Adrian Burton definitely! 💯

[@eva_1977]

i don't get it. just by engaging core your body comes in a correct postion? i just need to suck my belly???not work more with my legs to reposition the body???

[@tintatonkin7699]

Thanks coach. Any video on how to breathe properly in front crawl

[@SWIMVICE]

Hi Tinta Tonkin here’s one of my most recent videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o37FhIuYistmmpI However, stay tuned as I will have another one next week! 😎👏🏼🏊🏼‍♂️ -Coach Mandy

[@tintatonkin7699]

@@SWIMVICE Thanks a lot coach. You are also very beautiful as always

[@RemekKinas]

This is my main problem I think. As a result a lot of resistance. Thank you for sharing. 👍

[@SWIMVICE]

You're welcome Remek! Try this out a few times at the pool and let me know how it goes. -Coach Mandy

[@RemekKinas]

SWIMVICE today was first time :) Thank you!

[@SWIMVICE]

Remek Kinas excellent! Nice work Remek! 👏🏼💪🏽🏊🏼‍♂️ -Coach M

[@mayashankarsingh1325]

I don’t ‘ve lower back pain but I have pain in my stomach if I swim for 1 km , I consider myself an intermediate swimmer but I usually face this issue like pain in front core . Does anyone face this issue ? And how to resolve it

[@flexifuerte]

CoachM Definetely...I always end up with lower back pain or soreness. I think thay I have a great unbalance between my arm pull and kick...so I feel that my upper body is dragging the lower body, and can feel the stress in the lumbar muscles and I have had countless episodes of lumbar contractures. What do you think?

[@SWIMVICE]

Tomas Artinano this video is spot on for addressing your issue 🙌🏽. So the reason why your balance is off is due to “pulling”. This action causes you to swim from your shoulders leading to your legs falling followed by your lower back arching (watch my freestyle demo where I go through this action). The next time you go to the pool go through the first two drills so you feel the difference and learn how to properly activate your core so you feel the stress ease off your back immediately. Learn to let go of “pulling” by trying this drill in one of my other videos here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ2khICfmsppjq8 Let me know how you feel after your practice as this should be a top priority for your training! 🙌🏽👍🏼🏊🏼‍♂️ -Coach Mandy

[@flexifuerte]

CoachM Do you have an email where I can send you some clips of my freestyle? Thanks

[@flexifuerte]

CoachM I promise you that I will try your drills. However I dont really understand what you mean with "the pulling is getting me off balance"...or..."swimming from my shoulders". I am very aware of keeping my elbow high and my hips ride quite high in the water...or I think so. Thanks a bunch.

[@SWIMVICE]

Hi Tomas Artinano my apologies. I actually meant to write that what you have described about your stroke and why you feel this pain typically has to do with the action of “pulling” which drops the elbow and forces the stability to happen from your arms/shoulders. I have this point explained and demonstrated between 2:15-2:25 so this could be what’s happening in your case. However, if you are interested in video analysis service my email is [e-mail]. Hope this answers your question. I’ll also go into more detail in future videos as well! 👍🏼🏊🏼‍♂️ -Coach M

[@flexifuerte]

Thank you very much.

[@richardmarch1]

Love your nails

[@Gauravkumar-jm4ve]

I have left shoulder and back pain 😢 after long swimming

[@channels252]

I have L2-L3 lumber disc prolapse and also degeneration. It is compressing nerves and pain radiates. Rest of the lumber discs are badly bulged. I have joined swimming recently. I find it very hard to remain on surface and kick in freestyle and also my hips becomes stiff after some kicks. Any special suggestion for me plz.

[@SWIMVICE]

Sharmi s I would say to let go of the kick and focus on relaxing your neck and legs. This will help you to not stabilizing off your legs which is adding to you feeling stiff. Allow yourself to relax and feel the water supporting you. This will help take the stress of your back and really feel supported properly in the water. Take your time with this process and let me know if this helps! -Coach Mandy

[@channels252]

@@SWIMVICE ok coach..thanks for such a quick reply.🙂 i will follow your advice and share feedback after some practice.

[@aycandy805]

OH. THAT'S why.... will be more mindful.

[@emanuelmangvelceu1411]

Very good

[@ginger325]

not a swimmer, swam cause of my cousins birthday and hey! once in a year opportunity. i was so worried but i remembered i swam and uh.. i’m not a very good swimmer so.

[@chrisalbini6778]

Mandy- I had never heard of "zipping up a pair of jeans" before. Now, swimming makes much more sense. Thank you! Please do more on this.

[@SWIMVICE]

You’re welcome Chris and keep me posted on your progress! 👏🏼🏊🏼‍♂️👍🏼 - Coach Mandy

[@DA-wr9uy]

Beautiful and intelligent

[@peaceman79er]

“Zipping up a pair of jeans” - is this like anterior pelvis tilt?

[@SWIMVICE]

Conor McGOAT anterior pelvic tilt is the opposite movement. Where your lower back is arched and your spine is not neutral. “Zipping up” helps you correct the anterior pelvic tilt to neutral posture. 👍🏼 -Coach M

[@r101e6]

SWIMVICE so at 5:50 you mean tilt pelvis back not forward? Forward tilt arches the back rather than flattens it.

[@mirsad2036]

wooooohhhoooo . thank you soooooooooo much for that zipper tip

[@paulcrooks4467]

i still don't understand

[@SWIMVICE]

Paul Crooks can you describe what specifically does not make sense? -Coach M

[@robbyddurham1624]

I won't understand this for another 9 months.

[@cherylgray6372]

Too much talking without seeking the demonstration

[@pmpcalvin56]

very insighful in explaining importance of core muscles in freestyle swimming