Hi
The reason I am writing is to ask for advice.
I am 26/m and I've been swimming freestyle 3-4 times a week. Definately enjoying it. But Im not very good.
My questions are as follows:
1. Do you have any advice on how to improve, learn new things, learn new styles of swimming? Do you have any links
2. Today I swam 1200 metres in 45 minutes. Is that horrible? How long and far should I aim for?
3. Also I tend to stop every 5 minutes - is this because Im a weak swimmer or because my technique is bad? Is that a terrible thing? I read that people swim 2500 metres a day - do they do this without stopping?
3. Should I consider seeking help with the local swim club?
Any advice or reference to discussion on similar issues would be awesome. I will continue to check around the website.
Thanks!
Hi
The reason I am writing is to ask for advice.
I am 26/m and I've been swimming freestyle 3-4 times a week. Definately enjoying it. But Im not very good.
My questions are as follows:
1. Do you have any advice on how to improve, learn new things, learn new styles of swimming? Do you have any links
2. Today I swam 1200 metres in 45 minutes. Is that horrible? How long and far should I aim for?
3. Also I tend to stop every 5 minutes - is this because Im a weak swimmer or because my technique is bad? Is that a terrible thing? I read that people swim 2500 metres a day - do they do this without stopping?
3. Should I consider seeking help with the local swim club?
Any advice or reference to discussion on similar issues would be awesome. I will continue to check around the website.
Thanks!
I'm curious how long you've been swimming, if you were doing other aerobic training before you started, etc. I've worked with many marathon runners who could barely swim a length of the pool without stopping. You have to practice swimming regularly to get fit at that modality. So the more you swim, the "fitter" you will become at swimming. Gradually increase weekly yardage instead of trying to do to much too soon, which could cause shoulder injury. Proper technique for swimming is paramount for improvement, so it would definitely help to link up with a Masters team or a stroke coach early on to avoid developing bad habits.
Hi
The reason I am writing is to ask for advice.
I am 26/m and I've been swimming freestyle 3-4 times a week. Definately enjoying it. But Im not very good.
My questions are as follows:
1. Do you have any advice on how to improve, learn new things, learn new styles of swimming? Do you have any links
2. Today I swam 1200 metres in 45 minutes. Is that horrible? How long and far should I aim for?
3. Also I tend to stop every 5 minutes - is this because Im a weak swimmer or because my technique is bad? Is that a terrible thing? I read that people swim 2500 metres a day - do they do this without stopping?
3. Should I consider seeking help with the local swim club?
Any advice or reference to discussion on similar issues would be awesome. I will continue to check around the website.
Thanks!
I'm curious how long you've been swimming, if you were doing other aerobic training before you started, etc. I've worked with many marathon runners who could barely swim a length of the pool without stopping. You have to practice swimming regularly to get fit at that modality. So the more you swim, the "fitter" you will become at swimming. Gradually increase weekly yardage instead of trying to do to much too soon, which could cause shoulder injury. Proper technique for swimming is paramount for improvement, so it would definitely help to link up with a Masters team or a stroke coach early on to avoid developing bad habits.
