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Caleb K.

Newbie Swimming Technique Training

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Hey folks. I just wanted to share some knowledge that I recently came across. Being that I am a complete newbie at this whole swimming and triathlon thing, I looked around for some good swim coaching. I came across Total Immersion (www.totalimmersion.net). I bought their DVD 'Easy Freestyle' and their book 'Triathlon Swimming Made Easy.'

The self coaching through the book and DVD are quite good. I have only read a little and taken a sneak peak at the DVD and I already feel more comfortable in the water.

If anyone needs help with their stroke, this is a HIGHLY recommended place to look. It was about $50 for the book and DVD but in my opinion, well worth it.

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  Roland W.

  Let me know how that works out for you. I have heard about it but I dont know anyone who has tried their methods.
  Good Luck,
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  Gordon T.

  The "Feel" and the "Real". ;)

  I have always been a strong swimmer. I was even a beach lifeguard and certified to teach lifeguarding. However, I never swam in any competitions or even used swimming as an exercise. Growing up, we just swam for fun.

  What I have found out, is that swimming is kinda like golf and chess. I can beat all of my friends that don't know what they are doing, but anyone who takes it seriously, with lessons and correct practice can beat me like a rented mule.

  So, my friend and I are training for a sprint tri at our local YMCA and we ran across a "Masters Swim" class. At first I thought it was for people over 50, but actually it is for people over 18. There is a coach and they meet regularly and it is free with your YMCA membership. woot! It has been great and I really feel like I am getting better technically and not just stamina wise. If you want to go faster in the water, it is all about technique.

  My friend and I had been using a book called "Championship Swimming". It described the correct swim strokes and drills to work on. The bad thing about a book is that you cannot ask it questions. Also, it can't look at what you are doing and determine what you are doing wrong.

  It reminds me of what my golf coach always says "There is a difference between the 'feel' and the 'real'." What you feel like you are doing is rarely what you are really doing. You may feel like you are making the correct stroke when in reality it is completely wrong. So, books can help and definitely motivate, but eventually you will need a real coach to get better. Hope this helps. :D

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