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Swim Smooth
Swimming Style Quiz
Swimming Style Quiz
Athletic Background:
I have a strong background in land-based sports and feel athletic. [The Arnie]
I rely on my legs for propulsion and struggle with arm strokes. [The Kicktastic]
I've been swimming for a long time with a high stroke rate. [The Swinger]
I appear technically proficient and have a smooth stroke. [The Smooth]
I am new or returning to swimming and lack confidence. [The Bambino]
I tend to overthink my stroke and focus too much on technique. [The Overglider]
Competitive Nature:
Highly competitive and always push for rapid progress. [The Arnie]
Not very competitive; focus more on endurance. [The Kicktastic]
Competitive, especially in long-distance swimming. [The Swinger]
Enjoy swimming for fitness, not just competition. [The Smooth]
Swim more for leisure or personal goals, not competition. [The Bambino]
Focused on perfecting technique, sometimes at the cost of speed. [The Overglider]
Swimming Experience:
Initial experiences were frustrating, but improving. [The Arnie]
Heavily reliant on leg kicking, less on arms. [The Kicktastic]
Long-term swimmer, comfortable with high stroke rates. [The Swinger]
Technically proficient, maybe too comfortable. [The Smooth]
New or returning swimmer, feeling less confident. [The Bambino]
Experienced but overly focused on stroke perfection. [The Overglider]
Breathing Technique:
Tend to hold breath, need to focus on steady exhalation. [The Arnie]
Out of breath due to heavy reliance on leg kicking. [The Kicktastic]
Need steady exhalation, sometimes forget due to rhythm. [The Swinger]
Might hold breath without realizing, due to comfort. [The Smooth]
Learning proper exhalation to reduce panic. [The Bambino]
Overthinking breathing pattern, needs to be more natural. [The Overglider]
Swimming Technique:
Struggle with body position, rush stroke rate. [The Arnie]
Ineffective leg kick, poor arm stroke. [The Kicktastic]
Need to improve catch and pull, swim off-course. [The Swinger]
Fine-tuning needed in rotation and catch. [The Smooth]
Positive stroke with better rhythm and timing required. [The Bambino]
Overly analytical about stroke, causing inefficiencies. [The Overglider]
Perceived Challenges in Water:
Struggle with drag, maintaining body position. [The Arnie]
Fatigued from excessive kicking, poor arm propulsion. [The Kicktastic]
Challenge maintaining a straight path in water. [The Swinger]
Adapting stroke for open water. [The Smooth]
Anxiety and discomfort in water. [The Bambino]
Overthinking leads to tension and inefficiency. [The Overglider]
Physical Sensations While Swimming:
Feel drag and tension due to incorrect technique. [The Arnie]
Experience breathlessness, heavy leg use. [The Kicktastic]
Strain from incorrect arm entry and pull through. [The Swinger]
Too comfortable, risk of stagnation. [The Smooth]
Feel panic or anxiety, need comfort. [The Bambino]
Tension from over-analysis, lack of fluidity. [The Overglider]
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