My Swimming Workout

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Why Do Adults Struggle with Flutter Kicking?

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Alberto Sigismondi
Jan 26, 2025
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Kicking in swimming is often seen as a necessary evil—particularly for adult swimmers.

It’s not uncommon to hear people say things like, “I’m not moving anywhere!” or “My legs get tired too fast!”.

Flutter kicking can feel like an uphill battle for many adults, especially those who took up swimming later in life or didn’t have structured coaching when th…

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