Atlantic Swim Lessons

Common Swimming Mistakes (And How to Fix Fast!)

Stop wasting energy in the water. 🚫💦
These are the most common swimming mistakes beginners make, along with simple fixes that will instantly improve your speed, breathing, and confidence.

I break down 3 of the most common swimming mistakes in freestyle, breathing, and kicking. These small errors can slow you down, waste energy, and make swimming feel harder than it should

Get tired and out of breathe while swimming? Struggling to increase you stamina and breath control? In this video I shoud you a FUN and effective way to help increase your holding your breathe while swimming!

The example in the beginning is a common problem people make while trying to tread water. The problem is that this wastes energy and makes you sink faster. Fix it using the correct technique demonstrated in the second half of the video.

Here are 3 common mistakes people make while swimming freestyle, freestyle breathing, breaststroke, and how to fix those small mistakes!

Are you kicking in the pool but not seeing results? Most swimmers make the same mistakes that slow them down or waste energy. In this video, I break down the most common kicking errors and show you how to fix them for a stronger, more efficient kick.

✅ Learn proper leg motion
✅ Avoid wasted energy
✅ Swim faster with less effort

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced swimmer, fixing these mistakes will take your kick to the next level!

Struggling to breathe on your side while swimming? Try doing the sidekick drill to help you practice breathing on your side!

If You Can’t Do This, You Can't Tread Water

Learning how to tread water properly can save your life.

In this video I’ll show you how to stay afloat, move in deep water, and conserve energy — even if you’re a beginner. Being water safe isn’t optional. It’s a skill.

Follow for more real swim tips.

Cant Swim? This Is Where You Start!

In this video, you’ll learn:
• How to feel comfortable in the water
• How to float without panic
• The correct way to kick
• The foundation every new swimmer needs

Swimming is a life-saving skill. Whether you’re a complete beginner, scared of water, or just never had lessons, this is where you start.

Can’t Back Float? Do THESE 2 Tricks (Works Fast)

Most people fail back floating because they fight the water — not because they can’t swim.
In this video, I break down 2 simple tricks that help beginners back float faster and with less fear. If you sink, panic, or feel uncomfortable on your back, this will change how you think about floating.

Struggling to Breathe in Freestyle? Do This!

This side kick drill teaches you how to:
✔ Rotate properly
✔ Keep one side of your face in and one out
✔ Breathe without lifting your head

Once breathing feels calm, freestyle becomes EASY.

💡 Tip: Slow the kick, relax the neck, exhale fully in the water.