Join us for a special Zoom this week featuring Kim Vandenberg, USA Bronze medalist in Beijing (4 X 200 free relay).  We’ll take a close look at Kim’s butterfly and freestyle technique and how it kept her injury-free throughout her career.  But mostly, we’ll talk about resilience and the personal growth that can follow after every storm.

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[https://www.kimswimstudios.com](https://www.kimswimstudios.com/)

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**Monday**

**Kim Vandenberg:  Freestyle – Above Side Slow Motion**

Kim’s freestyle seems effortless and displays excellent technique:  stable rotation, core control, low breath and balanced breathing to both sides, steady six-beat kick, and high-elbow catch.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1684-freestyle-above-side-slow-motion>

**Tuesday**

**Kim Vandenberg: Freestyle – Head On Under Water**

Effortless technique here, including steady and stable head position, high-elbow catch and direct pull pattern.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1642-freestyle-head-on-underwater>

**Wednesday**

**Kim Vandenberg:  Butterfly – Hips – Under Water**

Kim’s butterfly also seems effortless, due in large part to her excellent technique.  Watch for high hands and deep chest at the catch, two kicks per stroke, and constant undulation through the hips.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1592-butterfly-hips-underwater>

**Thursday**

**Kim Vandenberg:  Head On – Under Water – Slow Motion**

Clear, underwater footage of Kim’s butterfly pull.  Note the width of the hand entry and catch, the “diamond” shape described by her arms during the pull, and the continuous action of the arms.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1589-butterfly-head-on-underwater-slow-motion>

**Friday**

**Kim Vandenberg:  Butterfly Head and Recovery**

Kim seems to flow effortless through the water.  Watch for the continuous arm action, the shoulder-width hand entry, and the lack of up-and-down motion with the head and neck.  All aspects of her technique work to sending her body forward through the water.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1575-butterfly-head-and-recovery>

**Saturday**

**Kim Vandenberg:  Breakouts – Below Water**

Kim’s butterfly and freestyle breakouts are picture perfect.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1515-breakouts-below-water>

**Sunday**

**Kim Vandenberg:  Starts – Above Water**

Kim has some of the most splash-free entries we’ve seen.  Watch ‘em in slow motion to see her technique.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1514-starts-above-water>


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Jan. 25, 2025 - Resilience with Kim Vandenberg