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How To Adapt Your Stroke For Open Water Swimming

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How To Adapt Your Stroke For Open Water Swimming

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How To Adapt Your Stroke For Open Water Swimming

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Transitioning from the controlled environment of the pool to open water can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be.

In this video, we're breaking down the 5 key differences between pool and open water swimming, along with the simple technique adjustments you can make to swim with more confidence, efficiency and speed, so you can tackle your next open water swim with confidence.

00:00 Intro
01:00 Pool vs. Open Water Swimming
01:30 Swimming Straight | Sighting
02:11 No Walls
02:53 Calm Water vs. Rough Water
04:09 Bilateral Breathing
05:27 Higher Arm Recovery
06:13 The Benefits of Using a Wetsuit
07:05 Final Takeaways

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