6/29/2023 0 Comments Flutter kicks exercise navy sealsYour Head and Lungs affect your balance in the water. Navy SEALs teach you Balance, Length and Rotation are key. Nevertheless, It is very useful in any situation, and it’s always a good idea to know how to swim effectively in an emergency. Chances are you won’t ever really need to master this stroke (unless you’re a secret spy or in the Navy SEALs). It reduces your profile in the water so one is less likely to be spotted during combat missions that require surface swimming. The Combat Sidestroke is a mix of sidestroke, freestyle, and breaststroke. You will however use the flutter kick before and after the breaststroke kick to help propel the glide even further. The breaststroke kick is powerful, opening the legs wide to provide more thrust rather than the small, fast movement of the flutter kick to recover. The hands act like fins, as not to waste any energy. Sidestroke gets its name from the fact that the swimmer lies on one side with their arm and leg in motion. I did not time myself, but they ask that you complete it in 12 minutes in order to pass. I was amazed at how much energy I still had after going 500m-the length that they make you swim in SEAL training. I was able to master it to the best of my ability and get across the pool in 4 strokes. When trying this out myself, it was tricky at first. I have to give them props on this, it really does make it a lot easier to go long distances without totally depleting your energy reserves. The best part: It reduces your profile in the water. It’s updated from the Traditional Sidestroke to be more relaxing and efficient. Combat Sidestroke or CSS is taught and developed by The US Navy SEALs by Former Navy SEAL Stew Smith and Terry Laughlin from Total Immersion Swimming.
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