My search isn't as much for the origins of TI as it is for a better understanding of the physics and bio-mechanics of swimming. Being an engineer I usually like to dig deeper into areas of interest to gain a better understanding.I'd really recommend you go to the source. Terry Laughlin (KaizenSwimmer) started TI and is very approachable. Message him here or get engaged on his blog through http://www.totalimmersion.net/.
As far as getting into the physics of it all, as someone who is academically trained in mathematics, I totally get your desire. But, as a swimmer who sincerely doubts that guys like Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte "get" the physics (in a study of forces, propulsion, equations, etc.) of swimming faster, I'm not sure how understanding the physics is going to translate into you swimming faster (assuming that's what you're going for). Like most things in life, there's an art and a science that combine to produce the excellence and beauty of swimming fast.
My search isn't as much for the origins of TI as it is for a better understanding of the physics and bio-mechanics of swimming. Being an engineer I usually like to dig deeper into areas of interest to gain a better understanding.I'd really recommend you go to the source. Terry Laughlin (KaizenSwimmer) started TI and is very approachable. Message him here or get engaged on his blog through http://www.totalimmersion.net/.
As far as getting into the physics of it all, as someone who is academically trained in mathematics, I totally get your desire. But, as a swimmer who sincerely doubts that guys like Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte "get" the physics (in a study of forces, propulsion, equations, etc.) of swimming faster, I'm not sure how understanding the physics is going to translate into you swimming faster (assuming that's what you're going for). Like most things in life, there's an art and a science that combine to produce the excellence and beauty of swimming fast.
