Making Experts Accessible to All

Question 1

Who are we?

Our Mission

Making Experts Accessible to All

Answer

Xpert - is a social learning app to help you learn from the best. We are not your regular online course, but rather an experience that is beyond regular classes, lectures & assignments. We have India's top experts across each profession share their experiences, opinions, techniques & advice accumulated over the lifetime of their careers.

Question 2

What is Swimming?

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Swimming is a sport which involves the movement of arms and legs through water. It is an individual or team racing sport which has different styles namely breaststroke, freestyle, butterfly, backstroke etc. This sport can be a fun exercise and it works all the muscles simultaneously and builds up stamina. It needs continuous practice and one has to go through several stages of training to master it. The goal is to improve speed and compete with fellow swimmers. Swimming each stroke requires a set of specific techniques. Apart from the fact that the swimmer is prone to many injuries, swimming provided multiple health benefits.

Question 3

What are the qualities of a Swimmer?

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To be a swimmer, you need few qualities that you have to develop in order to master the sport. Developing good qualities and working on them will help you become a better person and also a better swimmer. Apart from being physically fit, one has to inculcate certain qualities and develop them over time in order to excel in this sport as one cannot become a professional swimmer overnight. It takes a lot of patience and consistent hard work to get closer to the end goal. All the competitive swimmers must have the following qualities::

Question 4

Who are the top Swimmers?

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There are many ideals and legends we can look up to in the field of swimming. The most famous swimmers of the world include Mark Spitz (USA),Michael Phelps (USA),Ian Thorpe(Australia),Alexandr Popov(Russia),Pieter Van Den Hoogenband(Dutch),Grant Hackett(Australia),Krisztina Egerszegi( Hungary),Debbie Meyer( USA),Kristin Otto(German), Matt Biondi(USA),Janet Evans(USA),Dara Torres(USA),Ryan Lochte(USA),Amy Van Dyken(USA),Natalie Coughlin(USA).

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Nothing is impossible. With so many people saying it couldn’t be done, all it takes is an imagination.

-Michael Phelps, USA gold medalist
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If you fail to prepare, you’re prepared to fail.

-Mark Spitz, USA gold medalist
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Never put an age limit on your dreams.

-Dara Torres, USA Gold medalist
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A huge part of swimming for me is I love it, and it is so much fun.

-Missy Franklin, USA gold medalist

Question 5

How can you start as a Swimmer?

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If you know you have got the right skills for this sport, its better to start working on it as soon as possible and start with your training, which will usually be done on a daily occurrence. You will have to refine your training, build strength, increase your stamina and work on small parts of a swimming race such as tumble turns and diving. You have to establish yourself on the swimming scene through proper planning and consistency.Swimming does not require academic requirements, it is a game of pure talent, determination and discipline. You will have to develop your hobby by joining a swimming club and competing in swimming galas. As you progress in these events you can eventually enter national swimming competitions.

Question 6

What are the challenges of being a Swimmer?

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Taking up swimming as a profession comes with numerous challenges. Beginners may develop the fear of open water. Some people may start having health issues like pain in the shoulder and also breathing issues may start at a later stage. Being tired on account of the training and workouts can be a challenge for many of the aspiring swimmers. Another challenge is creating a balance between swimming and all other activities in life. Prioritizing the sport may cause problems in family and friendly relations which one has to resolve with patience.Also professional swimmers are not paid, they make money through sponsorships and other ways. This may also turn out to be a challenge. One must deal with all these challenges patiently and try their best to overcome them.

Question 7

How can you learn
Swimming at Xpert?

Answer

Xpert enables you to learn from the swimmers who are at the top of their game. It is a social learning app which will help you learn from the best. It is an experience beyond regular class and lectures . India's top swimmers will share their lessons, tips and all obstacles they faced in their journey. One can get valuable insights from their experience and use the information wisely. They share experiences like why they took up swimming, how they built the required skills, how they got over the obstacles, how it felt to achieve their first win etc. We can get motivated by their story and start working on our own through the information they provide.