Effortless Doesn't Mean Motionless

Today’s Focus: Effortless ≠ No Effort

Let’s Unpack: “Effortless” shouldn’t make you stop in the water.

When adults first start learning how to swim — especially those overcoming fear — we teach them to float first. This is our swimming foundation.

But eventually… It’s time to build on that foundation and begin moving in the water.

And that’s when many people get stuck.

The moment we begin learning to use our arms in the pull-down stroke, we meet a paradox:

You’re told to stay effortless…
But now you’re being asked to pull.

“How the heck do we do that Coach Jeff & Meredith?”

Here’s the key:

I explain it on video here: Effortlessness vs. Movement. How to Find the Balance

You're learning to guide the water, not fight it.
You're exploring how a gentle but purposeful pull can give you lift, create forward momentum & set up your ability to get a breath.

Here’s what we see:

• Too much pull? You tense up and lose balance

• Too little? You stall and possibly begin sinking.

• Just right? You feel your body rise to the surface and glide.

It’s a moment of discovery.

Play with the pull.

Start gently at around 20% total effort and attempt 3-5 pulls at this effort level.
Then try again, only this time add 10% more “force”

Repeat this process until you find the perfect balance between effort and movement forward.

Final Thought: The water doesn’t need you to be strong; it needs you to be in tune.

Have a beautiful Sunday and spread love to the world.

BIG Love,

Coaches Jeff & Coach Meredith
Caribe Swim Founders