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> or even the swimmer (did I mention I'm learning to swim? I wholeheartedly recommend Terry Laughlin's Total Immersion technique. It emphasizes swimming like a
by wallflower 14y ago
> or even the swimmer (did I mention I'm learning to swim?
I wholeheartedly recommend Terry Laughlin's Total Immersion technique. It emphasizes swimming like a fish, stroke length, low stroke count, zen-like being in the moment. The beginning drills emphasize basic buoyancy and balance techniques - and the arm propeller-based swimmers will look at you strange when you practice them in a public pool - but keep with it, you will lower your stroke count and eventually enjoy swimming for fitness.
http://www.totalimmersion.net/ http://www.totalimmersion.net/
- qzxt 14y agoThanks, I'll definitely check it out. I signed up for lessons at the local YMCA, but this could be a nice supplement. Thanks again!
- Radim 14y agoI second wallflower's recommendation: "total immersion" is amazing. I just wanted to point out that "supplementing" swimming techniques may not be a good idea... once you get the basic habits wrong, it can be very hard to undo. (not to say YMCA is bad, I know nothing about it)
- sergiosgc 14y agoI second that. I also took proper swimming education in my twenties, and followed up with this technique. Once you get the hang of it, the stable, long distance rhythm you can get is amazing. Side note: learning to swim, full technique, is something you can do at any age, very rewarding result wise[1]. Kudos on your decision. [1] Except if you have some hard to overcome fear of water. It's not a roadblock, but expect it to take time.