@swimsuccess: Three different styles of freestyle. Same arms. Very different kick. Here's what each one is for. 1️⃣ Six beat kick. The fastest option. Six kicks per arm cycle. Most energy consuming but also the most speed. If you're racing short distances and you want to go fast, this is your kick. 2️⃣ Two beat kick. The traditional long distance kick. One kick per arm stroke. Much more efficient than six beat and still gives you enough propulsion to swim well over longer distances. 3️⃣ One beat kick. This one is used by some of the best long distance and open water swimmers in the world. And the reason is simple. Our legs have the biggest muscles in the body. Even a two beat kick is still consuming energy. With a one beat kick you're basically letting your legs hang and saving everything for your arms and the rest of the race. 👉 For triathletes especially, one beat kick makes a lot of sense. Less energy in the legs means more energy for the bike and run. And by reducing the kick you can actually increase your arm stroke rate, which helps you stay higher on the surface and breathe more safely in open water. 💡 To summarize: Six beat kick for speed. Two beat kick for long distance. One beat kick if you want to keep your legs completely fresh. 🎯 Want me to personally review your technique? Upload your swim video inside the app and I'll tell you exactly what to fix.
