Good morning,
Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Deb aka EboniWave. I'm a new swimmer with about eight months of experience under my belt. other than learning some basics, floating and treading water as a kid, as an adult swimmer I'm pretty much self taught. I can now make it 25 yards without being totally out of breathe. But can't seem to make any significant progress with my breathing or form or technique.
So that’s where I am today. My goal is to make swimming a viable cardio exercise that’s fun and enjoyable. I also need a form of cardio as an alternative to running that is non weight bearing and can take the stress off my feet, knees and joints. I had someone take another video of me this past Sunday, and I can now see some improvement. But here’s what I THINK is going on, and this is what I THINK I need help with:
· I’m still lifting my head to high to breathe, which makes me sink low and work harder
· Still kicking from the knee too much
· Maybe I’m OVER rotating on each stroke
· I drag my left arm, and my left arm crosses my body under the water
· Stroke over 25 yards very inconsistent (both arms)
https:youtu.be/hiWLu_adte8
last year (December)
https://youtu.be/3bJrufWPyFc
Last month
https://youtu.be/7J9GEsCcXek
taken last Sunday
I’d really appreaciate it if someone would comment and critique my video. I've included all three for comparison with where I started and where I am now. I’ll start attending local Master’s sessions in January. In the meantime, it would really be great if I could get some tips to work on SOMETHING to improve before then.
Thanks very much.
EboniWave
FYI, the "Last Sunday" video isn't working. YouTube says "video not found." But in the last month video I think you have made marked improvements over last year. Of all the things you pointed out, the arm drag, and head lift do pop out the most to me. Also, I think position at which you hold your head is causing your feet/legs to drag more. If you keep your head down more, it will (or should) make your legs come up. Try to keep it so that when your face is in the water, the water level is closer to the top of your head. Then when you rotate to breathe, imagine a long pole running through your body at water level and rotate around that. Otherwise you're doing well. It won't happen overnight. Just keep working at it. Good luck.
Dan
FYI, the "Last Sunday" video isn't working. YouTube says "video not found." But in the last month video I think you have made marked improvements over last year. Of all the things you pointed out, the arm drag, and head lift do pop out the most to me. Also, I think position at which you hold your head is causing your feet/legs to drag more. If you keep your head down more, it will (or should) make your legs come up. Try to keep it so that when your face is in the water, the water level is closer to the top of your head. Then when you rotate to breathe, imagine a long pole running through your body at water level and rotate around that. Otherwise you're doing well. It won't happen overnight. Just keep working at it. Good luck.
Dan
