Hi,
Have been a masters swimmer for about 5 years now. Was wondering if experienced masters swimmers (or even newer ones) have found any benefits in the 'total immersion' technique. Have watched several YouTube videos and read articles but was thinking the video evaluation and pool instruction included in the workshop might be helpful.
Have noticed recently that my form/technique seem off and ineffective - was looking for some new insight and direction to help me with my efficiency.
Thanks!
As Debugger said, there are many components to swimming training.
While representing drills and proper technique as easy and relaxing swimming may be a good marketing tool (and has appealed to a wider audience) my swimmers will tell you that drills are anything but easy - and they are not meant to be! Drills are meant to isolate specific muscle groups and specific parts of the swimming stroke in order to improve overall technique, increase strength and therefore improve the speed of your swimming. Completing drills properly can be fatiguing due to the fact that the swimmer is repetitively working on individual areas of the stroke and using targeted muscles in the process. Drills should be used as part of the workout, but not exclusively so.
As a final point, I would add that one workshop, one clinic, or one lesson will generally not make you a better swimmer; rather, it is a longer-term, individualized coaching plan emphasizing proper technique and speed work that is the key to success.
As Debugger said, there are many components to swimming training.
While representing drills and proper technique as easy and relaxing swimming may be a good marketing tool (and has appealed to a wider audience) my swimmers will tell you that drills are anything but easy - and they are not meant to be! Drills are meant to isolate specific muscle groups and specific parts of the swimming stroke in order to improve overall technique, increase strength and therefore improve the speed of your swimming. Completing drills properly can be fatiguing due to the fact that the swimmer is repetitively working on individual areas of the stroke and using targeted muscles in the process. Drills should be used as part of the workout, but not exclusively so.
As a final point, I would add that one workshop, one clinic, or one lesson will generally not make you a better swimmer; rather, it is a longer-term, individualized coaching plan emphasizing proper technique and speed work that is the key to success.
