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
You're welcome, Deb!
Does your Y offer intermediate classes that go beyond those boring basics? If so, perhaps you can give one a try. You would get more stroke instruction that you can carry into your Masters workouts. As an alternative, you might want to see if you can find an instructor at the Y to hire by the hour for personalized instruction. Your Masters coach may be available on a private basis.
Keep us posted on this thread on how things are going. Good luck!
No my Y doesn't really offer intermediate classes. Plus, I've had a couple of the instructors observe me, and all I ever get out of them is that I'm doing everything right, and I just need more practice. While I would agree with that, clearly I am not doing quite a few things correctly and it's going to take more than just "practice" on my own to do so.
You're welcome, Deb!
Does your Y offer intermediate classes that go beyond those boring basics? If so, perhaps you can give one a try. You would get more stroke instruction that you can carry into your Masters workouts. As an alternative, you might want to see if you can find an instructor at the Y to hire by the hour for personalized instruction. Your Masters coach may be available on a private basis.
Keep us posted on this thread on how things are going. Good luck!
No my Y doesn't really offer intermediate classes. Plus, I've had a couple of the instructors observe me, and all I ever get out of them is that I'm doing everything right, and I just need more practice. While I would agree with that, clearly I am not doing quite a few things correctly and it's going to take more than just "practice" on my own to do so.
