My training partner and I stuck my water proof camera on a mini tripod and video taped 200 IM's head-on; that was the start of our stroke analysis adventures which has more or less directed what drills we focus on, and to a certain degree how we train.
But, I'm curious how many other folks to this, and if they've seen real results in the form of faster swims or less injury.
For me it is a quick tool to fix bad habits that I otherwise wouldn't be aware of because I train alone. Once I pinpoint the problem, I choose an appropriate drill. If I still am unable to make headway, I have several glasses of merlot for courage, then post a link here for some of the most thorough feedback one can have without busting a budget.
It is only a tool, and as I'm finding out, will only get you so far without a formal coached program. But as an on-the-fly self check, video is awsome.
For me it is a quick tool to fix bad habits that I otherwise wouldn't be aware of because I train alone. Once I pinpoint the problem, I choose an appropriate drill. If I still am unable to make headway, I have several glasses of merlot for courage, then post a link here for some of the most thorough feedback one can have without busting a budget.
It is only a tool, and as I'm finding out, will only get you so far without a formal coached program. But as an on-the-fly self check, video is awsome.
