Weekly Blog by Swim Smooth

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Your Individual Stroke Rate

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Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth
May 29, 2020
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When you swim your stroke rate is how many strokes you take per minute. Think of this like your cadence in cycling, are you turning your arms over quickly (like spinning an easy gear on the bike) or slowly (pushing a big gear)?

We measure stroke rate in strokes taken per minute (counting both your arms individually) and you can control yours accurately w…

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