New Machine Teaches Swimming (Apr, 1934)
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Source: Modern Mechanix ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Apr, 1934
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Source: Modern Mechanix ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Apr, 1934
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New Machine Teaches Swimming
LEARNING to swim is easy with a machine invented by Al Kallunki, swimming coach in Oakland, Calif. The beginner lies down on the machine. The legs fit into curved extension. By turning the handles, the beginner’s arms automatically follow the movements of the crawl stroke.
The cranks also operate the leg extension. The legs are pushed upward and back in proper time to teach the pupil to associate kicking with the arm movement.
He might have been on to something; Andrew Alvin “Al” Kallunki was a successful swimming coach in the Oakland area for over 40 years. He died in May 2002 at the age of 98.
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