British Swimming

Technique Tips: From shy to super-fly!

ASA and British Swimming

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Jun 6 at 4:19 PM

Your British Gas Swimfit Companion June 2014 From shy to superfly! With its dramatic double arm pull and the undulating motion of the body, butterfly can be a daunting prospect to newcomers to the stroke. But while you may not want to practise it in a busy pool - it can be a bit 'splashy' - the stroke uses a huge range of muscles and provides a thorough workout. So we asked Commonwealth medallist and former Loughborough University coach Matt Bowe for three handy technique hints to help every butterfly wannabe on their way. Click here for more information Have you seen...? Swimming Times Swimming Jobs Swimfit Training Zone Training Videos Featured Articles Mythbuster:Breakfast and Snacking One common question that we always get asked here at Swimfit HQ is whether skipping breakfast, and regular snacking, are the cardinal sins of dieting. Well our team of foodstuff experts at the ASA are here to set the record straight. Work your way through our top breakfast tips and snack solutions to see you through from flabby to super fit! Click to read more Volunteers needed for Swim Safe Swim Safe is a beach safety programme that offers free improver swimming lessons and beach safety advice for children aged 7-14. This year Swim Safe is expanding to three locations, Bude, Bournemouth and South Shields between Monday 28th July and Tuesday 26th August and volunteers are needed at all three locations. To find out more about volunteering at Swim Safe click here Keep in touch Let us know your feedback! If you have any suggestions for what you would like to see in the next newsletter or feedback your use of the website, just contact us and insert 'Swimbuddy' as your subject heading.