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
OMG!!! I love Gail! I see she has/had her own struggles just like me!!!! Thanks for that. I really needed to see another beginner like myself.
On the pull bouy. I have one, just didn't quite know what to make of it the first time I used it. It felt weird. Plus, with no one to give me feedback on using it correctly or when to finally not use it, I just never used it again. So I'll try it again tonight. As you can see, when I push off, I'm nice and level but as soon as I start to kick, stroke and breathe, my legs immediately drop.
And yep, I watch instructional videos all the time. They've been great, and I'm sure I wouldn't have gotten this far with out them. Gotta love YouTube. My only issue is that the more you watch, the more you find that EVERYONE has a different approach to teaching/instructing and it's kinda difficult to weave your way through what makes sense and what works for you. I swim at the Y and all the instructors are used to teaching just the basics. I took a couple of adult classes, but since I already knew how to float on my back and my tummy, tread water, and wasn't afraid of the water, I stopped going cause I was bored to tears. Again, thank goodness for YouTube.
Also, can't wait to try your tip on following the lines with my thumbs. I'll try all of these things tonight after work and let you know how I do.
Thanks so much!
OMG!!! I love Gail! I see she has/had her own struggles just like me!!!! Thanks for that. I really needed to see another beginner like myself.
On the pull bouy. I have one, just didn't quite know what to make of it the first time I used it. It felt weird. Plus, with no one to give me feedback on using it correctly or when to finally not use it, I just never used it again. So I'll try it again tonight. As you can see, when I push off, I'm nice and level but as soon as I start to kick, stroke and breathe, my legs immediately drop.
And yep, I watch instructional videos all the time. They've been great, and I'm sure I wouldn't have gotten this far with out them. Gotta love YouTube. My only issue is that the more you watch, the more you find that EVERYONE has a different approach to teaching/instructing and it's kinda difficult to weave your way through what makes sense and what works for you. I swim at the Y and all the instructors are used to teaching just the basics. I took a couple of adult classes, but since I already knew how to float on my back and my tummy, tread water, and wasn't afraid of the water, I stopped going cause I was bored to tears. Again, thank goodness for YouTube.
Also, can't wait to try your tip on following the lines with my thumbs. I'll try all of these things tonight after work and let you know how I do.
Thanks so much!
