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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Thanks for the replies guys! I saw another post that encouraged using scuba fins to develop a better kick so I thought I'd try that out. I feel like they are going to make for some quick lengths! When you practice with your fins do you work on speed or kick slow and focus on form?
Bianca
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Thanks for the replies guys! I saw another post that encouraged using scuba fins to develop a better kick so I thought I'd try that out. I feel like they are going to make for some quick lengths! When you practice with your fins do you work on speed or kick slow and focus on form?
Bianca
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