How you enter the water and move through it has a big effect on how much oxygen you use. Two skills shape this above all others: the duck dive that takes you under, and the finning technique that carries you forward. Done well, both feel smooth and almost effortless.
Basics
Duck Dive and Finning Fundamentals
A clean duck dive and efficient finning save oxygen and energy. Learn the technique that gets you underwater smoothly and gracefully.
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9 min read· BeginnerPRO
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