Better posture
April 2026,  COACH,  EXTRA,  FEATURES,  Top Tips

How improving posture can improve swimming

Effective breathing is central to swimming performance, so improving posture is one way to positively impact your swim technique, says personal trainer Liz Lowe

A simple way to feel how posture can impact your swimming, and daily life, is to try breathing with an overexaggerated slouched posture. Sitting or standing, let your shoulders and head slump forward.

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