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!
So going back to the original poster's question and from what I'm getting out of the debate here, a TI workshop is worth it. But it's not magic and will not make you the fastest competitor on your team. It will build stamina and endurance and make you a better swimmer if you keep up with the drills and are patient.
I have to agree with aquageek and others here that online coaching programs can only do so much. Terry Laughlin has implemented an online coaching program that requires a membership, so perhaps there are people who learn that way. He offers free online videos, but probably they won't do much for experienced swimmers.
What it seems to come down to, IMHO, is that no one program/coaching technique works for everyone. TI helped me get back in the water, and it also gave me some clear idea of basics like body position. I've only done a couple of masters swims, but the coaches tell me I am a good swimmer, just need to get more relaxed and confident, so TI did help me to some degree.
So going back to the original poster's question and from what I'm getting out of the debate here, a TI workshop is worth it. But it's not magic and will not make you the fastest competitor on your team. It will build stamina and endurance and make you a better swimmer if you keep up with the drills and are patient.
I have to agree with aquageek and others here that online coaching programs can only do so much. Terry Laughlin has implemented an online coaching program that requires a membership, so perhaps there are people who learn that way. He offers free online videos, but probably they won't do much for experienced swimmers.
What it seems to come down to, IMHO, is that no one program/coaching technique works for everyone. TI helped me get back in the water, and it also gave me some clear idea of basics like body position. I've only done a couple of masters swims, but the coaches tell me I am a good swimmer, just need to get more relaxed and confident, so TI did help me to some degree.
