Hi folks,
I've just joined Masters to work on improving my swim technique and speed. Other than general fitness, my main motivation is that I'm a scuba diver and I want to improve my ability to swim through a current when needed, particularly as I'm hoping to make it to Galapagos in a few years.
For starters I'm focusing on developing my 6-beat flutter kick since this generally would be useful in a current, as well as making me a faster freestyle swimmer. I also plan to work on the frog kick.
Since I'm sure there are other scuba divers here, I thought I'd ask for recommendations for other ideas on the most helpful drills, exercises or techniques to improve scuba efficiency & fitness. Have you found any swim techniques that specifically help you deal with currents better, or improves buoyancy control or air consumption?
I have started working with a swim coach but she doesn't seem too familiar with scuba techniques so I'm hoping a few folks here have some ideas!
Thanks!
Bianca
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For most divers their only propulsion is kicking, so work extra hard on kicking sets. Bring your fins sometimes and put them on for kicking.
Regarding air consumption, do long aerobic sets - distance freestyle. That's my specialty and I use way little air when diving than people who are way more experienced.
Another big factor is comfort in the water. Both of my daughters have done a lot of sports, but neither is a swimmer. However, they have done plenty of snorkeling, surfing, free diving, cliff diving and body surfing before they got SCUBA certified. They are completely comfortable under water and need as little air as an experienced swimmer would when diving.
For most divers their only propulsion is kicking, so work extra hard on kicking sets. Bring your fins sometimes and put them on for kicking.
Regarding air consumption, do long aerobic sets - distance freestyle. That's my specialty and I use way little air when diving than people who are way more experienced.
Another big factor is comfort in the water. Both of my daughters have done a lot of sports, but neither is a swimmer. However, they have done plenty of snorkeling, surfing, free diving, cliff diving and body surfing before they got SCUBA certified. They are completely comfortable under water and need as little air as an experienced swimmer would when diving.
