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jalyon posted 1 year ago.
If there is a masters swim class http://www.usms.org in your area, that is probably the best way to improve, because it's with a group, and it's time in the water, and it's cheap. Also, I'd reccommend Terry Laughlin's Total Immersion Swimming Series of books and dvds, or if you've got the cash, attend one of his camps.
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Ironmom posted 1 year ago.
I would take a look at what you have available in your area for resources/coaching. Most areas have Masters swimming programs available, but they vary widely. Some are very welcoming to all, and some are highly competitive. You can go and check them out and see if one is a good fit for you. Also there may be adult swim programs that are completely non-competitive and geared toward technique. Often colleges or clubs have a "swim conditioning" course that is about learning good form and getting a good workout. Local pools or athletic clubs may have something similar. There are also often individual coaches available for hire.
I'm a bit biased, being a swim coach and all, but getting someone to look at your form is probably the fastest and easiest way to getting proficiency in swimming.
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nayo posted 1 year ago.
NO MAGIC PILL?!?! This is preposterous!
Just kidding, thanks for the answers. How many times a week do you reccomend I should take lessons and how many times a week should I swim by myself (drills/whetever) if I want to boost my skill?
-Nayo
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geochuck posted 1 year ago.
Master clubs have varied workout schedules, some are 3 x a week some more. I just do lap swimming and do my own thing 6x a week.
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CGroth posted 1 year ago.
learning to swim well as an adult is a tough thing to do. the best advice i can give as a former college swimmer and coach is to not get frustrated and keep at it. there is nothing more valuable than time in the water. the masters idea is a great one, but in my experience master swimming is more for people who have pretty well developed technique and are looking for a place to train. if you have the financial resources i would try to find a local place that does private lessons. i think that you will get more out of spending a few hours one-on-one with a coach than going to masters practices. once you feel that you are proficient in the water then i would start with the masters team.
good luck!
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geochuck posted 1 year ago.
You have to be careful about private lessons . I was at the local pool the other day and saw a private lesson takink place. To me the instructor was very bad.
I still like people to take videos of their strokes then look at what you are doing themselves.
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nayo posted 1 year ago.
What are things I should look for in an instructor?
Where i live (Latin America) there aren't many certifications or stuff like that to credit teachers, so what traits should I look for?
Thanks in advance
-Nayo
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Tikal Dog posted 1 year ago.
Here in Guatemala the best place you can go for lessons is "Swim America" they have very god instructors there. In fact people from the national Triathlon team train there.
I don´t train there cause already have a pool with my gym membership and a descent instructor there, but if I where you I would go to swim america.
Hyperactive Trifueler!!!! (I refuse to let the status go :p)
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geochuck posted 1 year ago.
nayo;67956 wrote:
What are things I should look for in an instructor?
Where i live (Latin America) there aren't many certifications or stuff like that to credit teachers, so what traits should I look for?
Thanks in advance
-Nayo
Where in latin America.
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geochuck posted 1 year ago.
Are there no coaches here???
Piscina Olímpica
Address: 10 avenida , Zona 4 , Guatemala City , GUATEMALA (Postal Code: 01005)
Telephone: (2) 361 7850.
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geochuck posted 1 year ago.
Find a coach swimcoachguide.com I am setting up a this nonprofit web site to help find a coach, 25 added today
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Anton posted 1 year ago.
Happy Birthday geochuck!!! You've got a mention above in the general/birthday greetigs thread too...
Have a great one...without you,we'd sink!
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?" - Vincent Van Gogh
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kylie posted 1 year ago.
geochuck;68716 wrote:
Thanks AntonI hope they did not say my age.
Old enough to know answers for all our swimming questions, and young enough to work us all in the pool :)
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geochuck posted 1 year ago.
I really don't care about my age. I still feel young at heart, thanks kyillee.
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Anton posted 1 year ago.
Unfortunately George...they did...But with 70 being the new 50...you're in my age group!
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?" - Vincent Van Gogh
My Blog: http://agingsuperhero.blogspot.com
Well, up untill recent years, I've never been able to swim seriously because I had problems with my ear (I was born with severely injured/torn eardrums). I already got clearance from my ottorhinolaringologist (whew! that was tough to type) to swim in triathlon and I know the precuations that I am supposed to take.
Ignoring the medical side, what is the best way for me to start really swimming. I mean, I've had soem lessons before but that was at least 10 years ago and while I am in "shape" (for a begginer) my techinique really must suck! Any ideas to help me jump-start my path to be the next Michael Phelps?
-Nayo