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HMS, TIP EQ-Bank 090 MC

A recreational swimmer wants to reduce fatigue during long-distance swimming. Which technique modification would be most effective?

  1. Increasing kick frequency to generate more propulsion
  2. Keeping legs and hips low in the water
  3. Breathing on both left and right sides
  4. Maintaining a streamlined position with high hips
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\(D\)

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  • D is correct: Maintaining a streamlined position with high hips reduces drag significantly, requiring less energy expenditure for sustained movement.

Other options:

  • A is incorrect: Increasing kick frequency raises energy expenditure and oxygen consumption, accelerating fatigue rather than reducing it during long-distance swimming.
  • B is incorrect: Keeping legs and hips low increases drag as more body surface area opposes forward motion, requiring greater effort to maintain speed.
  • C is incorrect: While bilateral breathing can help with balance, it doesn’t directly reduce fatigue as much as minimising drag through proper body position.