The Effortless Swimming Podcast
Brenton Ford
July 24, 202510 min
Swimming
#388 : Why Your Kick Is Slowing You Down And How To Fix It with Brenton Ford
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Episode Notes
Most swimmers think a harder kick equals more speed. But for adult swimmers and triathletes, it usually means more effort and less progress. So, if your legs feel heavy, your breathing feels rushed, or you’re constantly tired after short swims, it might be your kick that’s holding you back. Let’s fix it.
00:32 Mistake #1: Kicking From the Knees
02:33 Mistake #2: Too Much Kick
06:16 Mistake #3: Stiff Ankles
08:29 Mistake #4: Using It For Propulsion
09:15 Bonus Cue: Fishtail Feet