How to swim smooooooth

Swimming fast doesn’t start with trying harder, it starts with swimming smoother. This 50m freestyle is a great example of what efficient speed actually looks like: calm, controlled, and quiet in the water. Here’s what you’re seeing, broken down step by step: 1. Relaxed stroke Tension is drag. Tight shoulders, clenched hands, and forced movements slow you down. The goal is relaxed power, loose enough to move freely, connected enough to apply force in the right direction. 2. Rhythmic breathing Breathing shouldn’t interrupt your stroke. When your breath fits the rhythm of your arms and body rotation, everything stays balanced. Smooth breathing means stable body position and therefore free speed. 3. Soft hand entry Slapping the water creates resistance. A soft, controlled entry lets you extend forward instead of down, helping you maintain momentum and length with every stroke. 4. Flow over force Most swimmers try to muscle the water. Faster swimmers learn to move through it. When timing, balance, and body line are dialed in, speed feels easier and not harder. 5. Long body line Think length, not churn. A long vessel moves faster with less effort. Head neutral, hips high, spine aligned, everything stacked and streamlined. 6. Gentle kick The kick supports the stroke, it doesn’t fight it. Small, controlled kicks keep the body balanced and reduce drag instead of burning unnecessary energy. 7. Silent swimming 🤫 Noise usually means wasted motion. The quieter the swim, the cleaner the technique. Less splash. More speed. This is how you swim faster with less effort. Whether you’re racing, training, or just trying to feel better in the water. Happy Swimming