Timing mistakes in freestyle

The usual problems in this area are: the movements of one arm get out of synch with the other, body rotation gets out of synch with stroking movements, the downsweep is started too soon, the arm in front glides too long before starting the downsweep, and poor synchronization between the leg and arms.

Swimming during pregnancy

Swimming is in fact one of the best forms of exercise and even more so during your pregnancy. The beauty with swimming is that there is no additional stress and strain which is placed on your body and joints while you are exercising.

Of course, during the summer months it is an added bonus as it will give you some welcomed relief from the heat.

If you used to swim on a regular basis prior to falling pregnant you can continue to swim without having to modify your routine too much. However, as with most exercise routines if you haven't been swimming on a regular basis, you wont be able to simple 'dive' in. You will have to start off slowly, being careful not to over do it too much. Don't forget that you also need to warm up before you swim, as well as spend a few minutes stretching and cooling down after your session.