I wanted to get your advice on learning how to swim given my situation. I'm a 39 yr. old male who didn't learn how to properly swim as a kid. I took some classes a few years ago and can swim (freestyle) a few meters with not the best technique. Fast-forward to the present, I had a neck injury a few months ago and turns out I have a bulging disk c4-c5 and Dr doesn't want me jogging/running, so I asked if I could take on swimming he said yes but with a swimmers snorkel. One of the problems with swimming for me is that my hips/legs start to sink.
Do you think I can learn proper stroke technique if I used a pull buoy and a swimmers snorkel? Would you not suggest this setup? Would this setup teach me how to keep my hips/legs up? I know I should be learning proper breathing technique but at the moment I shouldn't be rotating my neck. My objective is to get into the water and get a good cardio workout and at the same time if I could start learning proper stroke technique that would be great.
Find a friend that will let you try it. Yes, you can get better . Ask for someone that know "proper" swim technique to help you with body position. If you like the snorkel, buy one and get better. Many of us swim with physical problems and over come them.
Good luck. Let us know how it works for you.
Find a friend that will let you try it. Yes, you can get better . Ask for someone that know "proper" swim technique to help you with body position. If you like the snorkel, buy one and get better. Many of us swim with physical problems and over come them.
Good luck. Let us know how it works for you.
