DiscoverThe Effortless Swimming Podcast#389 : Most Common Mistakes Adult Swimmers Make (And What To Do Instead) with Brenton Ford
#389 : Most Common Mistakes Adult Swimmers Make (And What To Do Instead) with Brenton Ford

#389 : Most Common Mistakes Adult Swimmers Make (And What To Do Instead) with Brenton Ford

Update: 2025-07-29
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Have you ever walked away from a swim thinking,
"Why does this still feel so hard?"

You're not alone. Most adult swimmers struggle with the same few challenges—again and again—and it's usually because no one ever showed them how to fix it the right way.

In today's episode, we're diving into the most common mistakes adult swimmers make—and more importantly, how to finally fix it.

Let's get started.


00:17 Mistake #1: Holding Too Much Tension

04:07 Mistake #2: Looking Forward the Whole Time

06:12 Mistake #3: Overkicking or Stiff-Leg Kicking

07:38 Mistake #4: Beginning Your Catch Before You Finish Reaching Forward

09:28 Mistake #5: Rushing the Breath

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#389 : Most Common Mistakes Adult Swimmers Make (And What To Do Instead) with Brenton Ford

#389 : Most Common Mistakes Adult Swimmers Make (And What To Do Instead) with Brenton Ford