{"id":235237,"date":"2026-06-12T03:26:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T03:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/?p=235237"},"modified":"2026-06-12T03:31:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T03:31:56","slug":"underwater-swimming-technique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/underwater-swimming-technique\/","title":{"rendered":"Underwater Swimming Technique: Drills, Benefits, and Safety Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"235237\" class=\"elementor elementor-235237\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bf5d566 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1bf5d566\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54d781e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54d781e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As you push off the wall and dive into the water, it\u2019s common to feel that familiar burn in your lungs within moments. For many swimmers, that initial burst of speed underwater often dwindles quickly, which is why mastering your underwater swimming technique is essential. This technique can transform a frantic breath-holding experience into a smooth, controllable glide.<\/p><p>In this guide, we\u2019ll explore the essentials of streamlined swimming, the dolphin kick, the advantages of underwater training, and crucial safety tips to ensure that holding your breath is a safe practice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2696270 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"2696270\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-dna&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;,&quot;rendered_tag&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg class=\\&quot;e-font-icon-svg e-fas-dna\\&quot; viewBox=\\&quot;0 0 448 512\\&quot; 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For example, while freestyle can reach speeds of around 8 kilometers per hour at the surface, skilled swimmers can swim underwater at speeds of up to 10 kilometers per hour. This difference in speed is why swimming competitions have rules that limit underwater swimming.\u00a0<\/p><p>That speed comes from physics. You can avoid the wave drag that slows you down when swimming on the surface.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c0cdf3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2c0cdf3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5900c00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5900c00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">How Do You Hold a Proper Streamline?<\/h2><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A good streamline means positioning your body in a narrow, straight line to reduce resistance as you swim. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c0f01b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3c0f01b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fddfbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fddfbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><strong>Stack your hands:<\/strong> Put one hand over the other and lock your thumbs together.<\/li><li><strong>Squeeze your ears:<\/strong> Press your upper arms against your head to maintain that straight line.<\/li><li><strong>Engage your core:<\/strong> Tighten your stomach muscles so that your hips don\u2019t sag.<\/li><li><strong>Point your toes:<\/strong> Extend your feet to minimize any additional drag.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8847291 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8847291\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">This streamlined position is crucial for every push-off. If your streamline is weak, you\u2019ll lose speed before you even start swimming.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0262b2f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0262b2f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c519cb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6c519cb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-461bcc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"461bcc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC3675-Copy-1024x819.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-234092\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC3675-Copy-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC3675-Copy-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC3675-Copy-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC3675-Copy-1320x1056.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC3675-Copy-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC3675-Copy.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38fee31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38fee31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">What Makes the Underwater Dolphin Kick Fast?<\/h2><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">It generates power from your hips and core, rather than relying on your knees. This creates a wave-like motion that propels you forward with less drag. <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/private-swimming-lessons\/\">Coaches<\/a> often refer to the dolphin kick as the fifth stroke for its effectiveness. Here are some tips for performing a great dolphin kick:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52527f5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"52527f5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dc400b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6dc400b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"><table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><tbody><tr><td><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Power source<\/p><\/td><td><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Use your hips and core rather than bending your knees.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Amplitude<\/p><\/td><td><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Keep your kicks small and quick, avoiding large sweeping movements.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Rhythm<\/p><\/td><td><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Aim for a whip-like motion instead of stiff, paused legs.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Position<\/p><\/td><td><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Maintain that tight streamline without letting your arms drift apart.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-250d13e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"250d13e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">By keeping your kicks compact, you can prevent drag from slowing you down.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e66dff3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e66dff3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d235fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d235fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Benefits of Training Underwater Swimming<\/h2><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Training underwater offers several benefits. It enhances breath control, improves body position, and boosts your efficiency when turning. All of these improvements contribute to faster and more relaxed swimming on the surface. Here\u2019s a breakdown of some benefits:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-480ffb9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"480ffb9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddc5c1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ddc5c1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><strong>Better breath control: <\/strong>Teaches you how to manage the urge to breathe calmly.<\/li><li><strong><strong>Improved streamline: <\/strong><\/strong>Reduces drag, making every lap quicker.<\/li><li><strong>Faster turns: <\/strong>Helps you gain vital meters that many swimmers overlook.<\/li><li><strong>Increased core strength: <\/strong>Powers your kicking and overall posture in the water.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-815a2b6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"815a2b6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35e3e28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"35e3e28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC1786-e1779074758509-1024x819.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-234815\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC1786-e1779074758509-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC1786-e1779074758509-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC1786-e1779074758509-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC1786-e1779074758509-1320x1056.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC1786-e1779074758509-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC1786-e1779074758509.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2059a21 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2059a21\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2892a3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f2892a3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6b7d8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f6b7d8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Underwater Swimming Safety Rules<\/h2><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">While there are clear advantages to underwater swimming, it\u2019s crucial to prioritize safety. The most important rule is simply this: never hyperventilate before going underwater. According to the <em><strong>NCBI StatPearls<\/strong><\/em><strong><em>,<\/em><\/strong> taking rapid, deep breaths can lead to a dangerous condition called hypoxic blackout, which is when your brain doesn\u2019t get enough oxygen and you lose consciousness. This can happen in any depth of water, making it essential to follow safety guidelines. In fact, nearly 90% of drownings are preventable when appropriate safety measures are taken. Here&#8217;s a list to keep in mind every time you swim:<\/p><ul><li>Do not hyperventilate before submerging.<\/li><li>Avoid playing breath-holding games that challenge time or distance.<\/li><li>Always swim with a buddy or a lifeguard present.<\/li><li>Listen to your body; surface immediately if you feel the need to breathe.<\/li><li>Take just one normal breath before diving underwater.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e6c2a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e6c2a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When it comes to competitions, <strong><em>the World Aquatics organization<\/em><\/strong> has specific rules that state your head must break the surface by the 15-meter mark after starts and turns. If not, you could be disqualified from the race.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e12a732 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e12a732\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>The Swimwerks Point of View<\/h2><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/\">At Swimwerks<\/a>, we view underwater skills as something to develop gradually, not a contest of how long one can hold their breath. Our coaches guide swimmers through building their technique step-by-step, starting with a strong streamline and short kick sets before extending any distances. We believe that chasing distance without supervision is risky and can lead to accidents; that\u2019s why <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/swimming-classes-for-adults\/\">our structured lessons<\/a> focus both on technique and safety.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4384e1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e4384e1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2651520 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2651520\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">frequently asked questions\u200b<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb3050b elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"bb3050b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1960\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1960\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is underwater swimming harder than surface swimming? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1960\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dc0787 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2dc0787\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c98f6a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c98f6a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Yes, it requires more control over your breath and core stability, but many swimmers find it more efficient once they refine their technique.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1961\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1961\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long should I hold my breath underwater? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1961\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc909ee e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fc909ee\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7318e2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7318e2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Only as long as feels comfortable. If you feel the need to breathe, come up immediately.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1962\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1962\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why do competitive swimmers stop kicking at 15 meters? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1962\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28d2912 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"28d2912\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-421b675 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"421b675\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">This is a rule from <em><strong>World Aquatics<\/strong> <\/em>that helps ensure safety and fairness in competitions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1963\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1963\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can beginners learn underwater swimming technique safely? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1963\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d17c8dc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d17c8dc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b873b09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b873b09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Absolutely, as long as they have supervision. Starting with short streamlines and single-breath kicks is essential for safety.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1964\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1964\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the fastest underwater kick? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1964\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d88d95a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d88d95a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6554ba6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6554ba6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The dolphin kick is the quickest and most effective method, driven by your hips while maintaining a tight streamline.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you push off the wall and dive into the water, it\u2019s common to feel that familiar burn in your lungs within moments. 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