{"product_id":"9781408186565","title":"Swim Better, Swim Faster","description":"Author Paul Mason had worked with swimmers of most levels, ranging from national champions to untrained enthusiasts who couldn't understand why they couldn't go any faster. There are lots of swimmers out there who would like to improve, but don't really know how to progress from splashing up and down to gliding through the water. Improve Your Swimming explains seven simple things you can do to become a better swimmer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e1 Streamlining \u003c\/b\u003eHow to reduce the resistance you present to the water. \u003cb\u003e2 Breathing\u003c\/b\u003e Learn to time when to take a breath, and how much breath to take on. \u003cb\u003e3 Body position\u003c\/b\u003e This section looks at head angle, relative position of the chest and hips, body roll, and the energy-sapping evils of twist. \u003cb\u003e4 Flexibility\u003c\/b\u003e This section will include information on the kind of flexibility that's crucial for swimming, plus exercises to improve flexibility. \u003cb\u003e5 Hold on the water\u003c\/b\u003e This chapter explains hand entry into the water, hand shape, the course your hands might trace through the water, arm shape, exit and recovery \u003cb\u003e6 Kicking\u003c\/b\u003e A short section on kicking technique, which has a significant effect on your body position. \u003cb\u003e7 Stroke and rhythm\u003c\/b\u003e This chapter focuses on putting it all together to develop a smooth, fast, easy stroke.","brand":"Bloomsbury USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47133422551280,"sku":"9781408186565","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781408186565_p0.jpg?v=1763719050","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781408186565","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}