The Effortless Swimming Podcast

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#437 : Understanding Arm Recovery and Connection In Freestyle with Tracey Baumann

#437 : Understanding Arm Recovery and Connection In Freestyle with Tracey Baumann23 jul37 min

Tracey Baumann is back! Learn how better arm recovery can improve your balance, protect your shoulders, and help you swim with less effort. She breaks down the most common mistakes that lead to shoulder pain, dropped hips, and extra drag, then shares simple drills to help you swim smoother and more efficiently. We'll also share details about the Melbourne swim clinic we're running together on October 25. Tune in now!

00:33 Meet Tracey Baumann

01:47 Why Recovery Matters

05:24 Common Recovery Mistakes

08:54 One Unit Recovery Cue

11:23 Elite Examples: Sam Short

13:26 Fixing High Elbow Myths

19:11 Wetsuit Shoulder Tips

22:15 Connection Through the Core

34:01 Build Length From the Wall

34:43 Clinic Announcement Melbourne

36:18 Where to Find Tracy