Hello,
I have read all the Masters Swimming 101 articles and I am still not sure what it means to be in a masters swimming class and how it is different from a regular advanced swim class.
I am able to swim a lap (50 m) without stopping, freestyle and *** stroke. And I swim mainly to work out. I'm looking for someone to help me improve my form and swim more efficiently. It would be nice to participate in some of those swim competitions at some point, but I know I am nowhere close to being ready for that.
My gym offers a Masters Swim class in the mornings. I am usually there during that time, and I've never seen anybody providing any coaching. I just see a bunch of people come in at that time and start swimming on their own. I've tried to ask the gym's swim department for more details, but they have been very vague. They say Masters Swim Class is more coaching whereas their adult swim class is for learning.
Can someone describe what typically happens during a masters swim class? Should it the class be a re-occurring class or is it a one time clinic type of session? Should a coach be physically present or do you just get instructions to do on your own?
Thanks!
Another newbie here. I entered my first two classes last year. One was called a swim clinic and focussed on technique and style. The coach did not assume you knew anything and explained in great detail what and why she asked you to do a certain drill. The whole session might have added up to 800 or 1000 yards at most. The second was a 10 week masters swim workout at the local high school. It assumed you knew all the jargon of sets and repeats and the techniques of each drill. The coach explained nothing unless you asked a pointed question. 200 free warm up, then 10 50s on 2:30 followed by 100 pull bouy, etc., etc. I did not understand a word of it and we did in excess of 2000 yards each night. This year I've signed up for 3 more sessions of the clinic where not only is everything explained, but she makes videos and emails it with comments.
Another newbie here. I entered my first two classes last year. One was called a swim clinic and focussed on technique and style. The coach did not assume you knew anything and explained in great detail what and why she asked you to do a certain drill. The whole session might have added up to 800 or 1000 yards at most. The second was a 10 week masters swim workout at the local high school. It assumed you knew all the jargon of sets and repeats and the techniques of each drill. The coach explained nothing unless you asked a pointed question. 200 free warm up, then 10 50s on 2:30 followed by 100 pull bouy, etc., etc. I did not understand a word of it and we did in excess of 2000 yards each night. This year I've signed up for 3 more sessions of the clinic where not only is everything explained, but she makes videos and emails it with comments.
