Learn to swim freestyle in WEST swimming technique, swim 1K

Ori Sela

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Ori Sela

The best swimming technique in the world to treat lower back pain

Learn to swim freestyle from zero to hero, from 0 to 1000m freestyle

Swim with Ori Sela an Hydrotherapy expert, National Israeli open water coach and founder of this revolutionary hydrotherapy swimming technique called WEST.

The only online swimming course which is personalized to each and every swimmer.

More than 100,000 swimmers in 150 countries learned and treated lower back with WEST swimming technique.

The WEST freestyle swimming course will teach you how to swim in the healthiest swimming technique in the world.

The best swimming technique in the world to treat lower back pain

Learn to swim freestyle from zero to hero, from 0 to 1000m freestyle

Swim with Ori Sela an Hydrotherapy expert, National Israeli open water coach and founder of this revolutionary hydrotherapy swimming technique called WEST.

The only online swimming course which is personalized to each and every swimmer.

More than 100,000 swimmers in 150 countries learned and treated lower back with WEST swimming technique.

The WEST freestyle swimming course will teach you how to swim in the healthiest swimming technique in the world.

The WEST swimming technique relaxes your body, treats neck/back pains and helps your recover after any injuries you may have. Today we understand that one must adjust to his physical abilities and lifestyle, rather than force his body to train in one general way.The WEST swimming technique is based on 3 factors suiting itself to each swimmers body shape, physical ability and lifestyle. The technique is specifically modified in order to ensure that each individual swimmer benefits.

Today's modern lifestyle has taken its toll and nearly 70% of the population suffer from neck and lower back problems (mainly caused by stress and overloading.)

During this course you'll enjoy and gain greatly from the many swim WEST benefits and hopefully feel the positive impact it has on you and your quality of life.

The only personalized swimming technique in the world

In this course:

1. Learn and improve your freestyle swimming technique.

2. Learn how to swim taking a breath after every 3 strokes, also learn to swim 1000 m freestyle with a loose and easy swimming technique.

3. Get 10 different swimming workouts - every swimming workout has 10+ videos that will help you understand exactly how to do each training drill.

4. Learn how to stretch your muscles during and after your swimming in order to protect your joints and elongate your muscles - this is really important and helps prevent injuries.

5. If you practice 2 days a week, the course will take you 15 weeks, if you practice 3 days a week, it will take you only 10 weeks.

6. Learn to swim according to your flexibility level and understand the difference between you and Olympic swimmers.

The amazing thing about the WEST swimming program is that you don't need to think. We've done all the thinking for you- you just need to swim.

All you need to complete the course is a swimsuit, fins, goggles and a big smile.

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Learning objectives

Swim 1000m freestyle
Treat & loosen lower back and neck pain
Swim every 3 strokes

Swim much faster with less effort
Swim in a sprint triathlon
Improve your swimming technique

Swim 1000m freestyle
Treat & loosen lower back and neck pain
Swim every 3 strokes
Swim much faster with less effort
Swim in a sprint triathlon
Improve your swimming technique

Syllabus

At the end of this session you will get to know the steps to swim easily and you will know your instructor, Ori Sela (the Founder & Professional Manager of WEST Technique)

One of the most important swimming workout

1.8 Weekly tip: Set in your callender fixed days and times which you will dedicate to the training program. Scheduling your training in advance 2-3 times a week, guarantees your success and improvement.

2.5.1 - At the end of every round (12.5 there and 12.5 back), gently pull the end of the flipper towards yourself and slowly try straighten your leg (10 seconds each leg) and then continue the superman drill.

KP6 - Dragging legs:

Gently kick with legs, just enough to keep them buoyant (not in order to progress) and prevent the pelvis from stiffening up.

B or C Do not kick, allow extension of the arm to move the legs.

KP8 - Head position:

A - Gentle tilt of head downwards.

B or C - Neutral head with eyes fixed towards the floor.

KP13 - Duration of glide:

A - Glide 3 seconds from the moment your palm touches the water’s surface.

B - Glide 2 seconds until shoulder touches 1/2 chin -1/2 cheek.

C - Glide 1 second till shoulder touches cheek.

3.8 Weekly Tip: Your breathing in freestyle will improve due to the buoyancy principles. The more buoyant your body is, the easier it is to breath. Therefore, do not insist on breathing, just keep in mind your personal WEST key principles and your buoyancy and breathing will improve.

4.9 - Weekly tip: shape of palm, depth of stretch, long glide and neutral head will assist you with reducing your stroke rate. A low stroke rate is created by extension of the glide and not by a stronger pull under the water..

For each KP walk for 30 sec to see and feel that you do it correctly, and then practice same KP in swimming.

Angle between arm and forearm:

A - Angle when palm enters the water is 90 degrees

B - 120 degrees

C - 160 degrees

5.9 Weekly tip: It is preferable to swim slowly and extend our glide with every stroke. Long efficient strokes will assist in the future with swimming fast with ease.

Before you go on to your next section it is important to send me a 15 seconds video of you swimming.

3 swimming tips can make a huge change and help you swim easier and faster.

How do you upload a video:

1. Go to: "The WEST way to swim" Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/Swim-WEST-The-WEST-way-to-Swim-190256757788923/

2. Upload your video as a message.

3. Smile....

6.9 Weekly Tip: Swimming at a high pace while maintaining a low stroke rate will prevent you from feeling tired right at the start.

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Develops skills that are in high demand in fitness and recreation industries

Presented by Ori Sela, an internationally recognized swim coach and hydrotherapy expert

Taught in a stepwise, easy-to-follow manner that is suited to all fitness levels

Teaches a personalized swimming technique that focuses on individual needs and body mechanics

Provides detailed video demonstrations and explanations of swimming techniques and exercises

Requires students to purchase fins, goggles, and swimwear, which may add to the cost of taking the course

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Reviews summary

West technique for healthier, effortless freestyle

According to learners, this course offers a transformative approach to freestyle swimming, particularly beneficial for those seeking pain relief and injury recovery. Students consistently highlight the unique WEST swimming technique for its ability to foster healthier body mechanics, improve efficiency, and enable swimming longer distances with less effort. Many appreciate the clear, detailed video instructions and the structured progression that guides them from beginner to swimming 1000m. While the course aims to be highly personalized, some learners found the practical application of this aspect varied, occasionally requiring more self-assessment. Overall, it's considered a highly effective program for building sustainable swimming habits.

Offers a well-structured path from beginner to proficient swimmer.

"Great course for improving freestyle... overall, solid progression."

"This course delivered on its promise. I went from barely swimming 25m to easily completing 1K."

"The structured workouts are a great feature, guiding you step-by-step... makes the course very manageable."

Provides highly detailed and easy-to-follow video demonstrations.

"Ori's explanations are clear, and the personalized video feedback was a game-changer."

"The detailed videos for each workout are so helpful."

"The detailed breakdown of each drill, especially the key principles, makes complex movements simple."

Effectively alleviates back/neck pain and promotes healthier swimming.

"Absolutely transformative! I've struggled with back pain for years, and traditional swimming just made it worse. The WEST technique is truly revolutionary."

"This course taught me to swim with less effort and better efficiency. My pain has significantly reduced."

"The focus on health and body mechanics is what sets WEST apart. It's not just about speed, but about swimming smarter and healthier."

Pacing may feel slow for intermediate swimmers initially.

"Some of the early modules felt a bit slow for me as I wasn't a complete beginner, but overall, solid progression."

"I tried this course hoping to fix my neck pain... The instructions felt a bit too generic, and without someone physically correcting my form, I wasn't sure if I was doing the WEST technique correctly."

The level of perceived personalized guidance can differ among learners.

"The self-assessment part requires a lot of honesty and self-awareness, which might be hard for true beginners without an in-person coach."

"The personalized aspect seemed more like general guidelines at times rather than truly individual feedback unless you actively engage outside the platform."

"I'm not sure about the 'personalized' claim entirely, as much of it felt like following a standard program."

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