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COACH,  EXTRA,  FEATURES,  September 2025,  Top Tips

It’s all in the hips

How working on hip mobility can improve your swimming, by personal trainer Liz Lowe

The hips are a powerhouse joint that play a key role in swim technique. Good hip mobility enhances stroke efficiency by improving trunk rotation for greater reach, enabling kick power, and supporting a streamlined position in the water.

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