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Ori Sela

Learning the freestyle & backstroke turn and protecting lower back.

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Learning the freestyle & backstroke turn and protecting lower back.

The WEST way to swim will teach you how to gain more air, how to use the water in order to perform the freestyle turn and to protect your lower back & neck and eventually to swim much faster.

In this course you will get 4 different workout which you are going to repeat exactly 3 times ( in different days).

It is recommended to do the workout before your usual swimming workout or afterwords.

The swim WEST freestyle turn course will teach you:

1. How to protect your lower back & neck while doing the freestyle turn

2. You will learn to use the water & glide to make an easily flip.

3. You will improve your lung capacity.

4. You will learn to flip from backstroke to freestyle and to the opposite direction

5.You will swim faster in long distance and you will have more air.

Many swimmers, older than 18 years old, get dizzy or out of breath when attempting to perform a flip turn or feel like it is done too slowly.

According to WEST swimming technique, we turn on the walls while protecting our lower back and neck, and using the water resistance for our own good. It enables us to perform a proper turn, and understand our physical abilities. The turn has some key points- dropping our feet, gliding to the wall, rolling in our head and expiring air out through our nose (so we don’t get water in our nose, which is a very annoying burning sensation by itself).

The reason you get 4 workouts ( 12 workouts after repeating each workout 3 times) is that it takes 1.5 months to get used to swimming with less air.

Ori Sela is the founder of one of the biggest and most professional hydrotherapy centers in the world

I dedicate my life to treat people and live a better life.

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Protect lower back & neck
  • Freestyle flip turn
  • Backstroke flip turn
  • Swim faster in long distance
  • Improve your lung capacity

Syllabus

You will learn about Ori Sela you coach, how to use the videos and workouts, meet WEST swimmers and understand the difference between Olympic swimmers & WEST swimming technique.
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Freestyle turn course what are we going to learn?
Introduction- Read before you start- How to succeed in the freestyle turn course
Dr Alon Liran Plastic Surgeon Treated lower with WEST swimming technique
The difference between WEST swimming technique & Olympic swimmers
How to take your workout with you to the pool
You will learn to glide for 2 seconds & turn in 360 degrees, You will understand how to work with the WEST technique program
1st Workout, read, understand and go to the pool with a big smile
Stretching 4- Fin stretch - Swimming stretches during and after swimming workout
Drill 1 freestyle turn
Stretching 10 - The Arrow swimming stretch
Stretching 1- Arm on chest swim stretchings
Stretching 2- Hands behind the back holding the wall.
Drill 2 freestyle turn
Drill 3 freestyle turn
In this workout you will learn the 45 degrees angle in WEST swimming technique turn
Workout 2- Read, download and go to the pool
Drill 4 freestyle turn
Stretch 3- Swimming stretching - Hands behind the back standing up
Stretch 5- Swimming stretching- Ankle stretch
Stretch 6- Swimming stretching - Head to knee
Drill 5 freestyle turn
This workout will help you flip correctly, you will succeed in dropping the legs in the right angle and understand how perform the full turn while protecting the neck &lower back
Workout 3- Read download and go to the pool with a big smile
Drill 6- freestyle turn
Stretch 7- Swimming stretching - Heel to bottom stretch
Stretch 8- Swimming stretching - Elbow behind the head stretch
Stretch 9- Swimming stretch - Squatting stretch against the wall
Drill 7 freestyle turn
In this freestyle turn course you will understand how to do the backstroke turn as well. The backstroke turn will help you improve your freestyle turn and help you protect your neck while doing it.
4th Workout- Read,download & go to the pool with a big smile
Drill 8 freestyle turn - Fast freestyle turn with 2 seconds glide
Drill 9 freestyle turn- From freestyle to backstroke turn
Drill 10 freestyle turn- The full backstroke flip turn
You will learn how to feel more comfortable with the flip turn even when you are out of air.
Congratulations!! you know how to swim and perform the freestyle turn.

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Offers a proper basis for absolute beginners as it starts from the fundamentals
Teaches learners to protect their lower back and neck while doing the freestyle turn
Builds up gradually by starting with smaller, more manageable parts and then leading up to more demanding components as the course progresses
The course covers fundamental aspects of backstroke and freestyle turns and dives into advanced techniques step-by-step
Provides helpful tips and tricks that can improve learners' performance
Suits learners of most levels, from absolute beginners to those looking to improve their technique

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Learn the freestyle turn with these activities:
Find a swimming mentor
Connect with an experienced swimmer or coach who can provide you with tailored guidance and support in improving your freestyle turn.
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  • Attend swimming events and meet other swimmers
  • Reach out to your local community college or university swim team
  • Search online for swimming mentors in your area
Compile a list of resources on freestyle turn technique
Gather and organize a collection of articles, videos, and other resources to support your ongoing learning about the freestyle turn.
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  • Conduct an online search for resources on freestyle turn technique
  • Identify reliable and informative sources
  • Create a folder or document to store the resources
  • Review the resources periodically and add new ones as needed
Practice 45-degree angle drop
Practice the 45-degree angle drop to improve your entry into the water and glide.
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  • Stand at the pool edge with your feet shoulder-width apart
  • Bend your knees and drop your hips down towards the water
  • Keep your back straight and your eyes focused on the pool bottom
  • Push off from the edge and glide in a streamlined position
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Volunteer as a swim instructor
Volunteer as a swim instructor to reinforce your understanding of the freestyle turn and to help others improve their swimming skills.
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  • Contact your local community center or swim school
  • Inquire about volunteer opportunities
  • Complete any necessary training
  • Assist swim instructors and teach beginner swimmers
Record yourself performing the freestyle turn
Record yourself performing the freestyle turn and analyze your technique to identify areas for improvement.
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  • Set up a camera on a tripod
  • Swim a lap and perform the freestyle turn
  • Review the video and identify areas where you can improve your technique
Attend a freestyle turn workshop
Attend a workshop led by an experienced swimming coach to receive personalized instruction and feedback on your freestyle turn.
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  • Research and find a reputable workshop
  • Register for the workshop
  • Attend the workshop and participate actively
  • Practice the techniques learned in the workshop
Participate in a swimming competition
Test your freestyle turn in a competitive environment to assess your progress and identify areas where you can continue to improve.
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  • Find a swimming competition that you can participate in
  • Train for the competition
  • Compete in the event
  • Reflect on your performance and identify areas for improvement

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