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
FWIW, just by the way you talk about the mechanics of your stroke...it's obvious that you know what you 'need' to do, and you're working to perfect it. But, as I said in my previous post, it all just takes lots of time and repetition. That "pocket of air" you refer to may likely happen once you become a bit faster. Think of it like the bow wave of a surfaced submarine going through the water. (See the video linked below. Sorry, I'm retired Navy. That's the best I could think of.) If you're swimming fast enough you will creat a similar wave next to your head. When it's there, you don't have to rotate as far and can actually get your air below the general surface of the water.
m.youtube.com/watch
Dan
FWIW, just by the way you talk about the mechanics of your stroke...it's obvious that you know what you 'need' to do, and you're working to perfect it. But, as I said in my previous post, it all just takes lots of time and repetition. That "pocket of air" you refer to may likely happen once you become a bit faster. Think of it like the bow wave of a surfaced submarine going through the water. (See the video linked below. Sorry, I'm retired Navy. That's the best I could think of.) If you're swimming fast enough you will creat a similar wave next to your head. When it's there, you don't have to rotate as far and can actually get your air below the general surface of the water.
m.youtube.com/watch
Dan
