Swimming: technique and health

In short: Swimming trains the whole body gently on the joints. The main strokes are front crawl, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly. Even breathing and a calm position in the water are the basis.

In more detail: In water buoyancy carries part of the body weight (auftrieb-und-archimedes). That relieves joints and spine.

In detail

• Breaststroke: The most common beginner stroke, head above water, frog-like leg kick.
• Front crawl: Fast and efficient, breathing to the side, arms pulling alternately.
• Backstroke: Good for the back, free breathing.
• Position in the water: Keep hips near the surface, body stretched.
• Safety: Never alone in unfamiliar waters, do not jump overheated into cold water, always supervise children.
• Beginner badge: The first swimming badge for children is not enough for swimming safely.
• Help: Emergency call 112 for bathing accidents (erste-hilfe-grundlagen).