I'm 38 years old and started swimming for fitness about 3 months ago. I learned basic breaststroke in my late 20s but haven't practiced much back then.
Here is a video of my breaststroke swim.
www.dropbox.com/.../breaststroke 2.MOV
If I sprint, it takes me about 33 seconds for 25m and 2:27 for 100m. I can maintain 2:40 per 100m when I swim long distances like 1000m, without getting tired.
I have two modest goals - Swim 25m in 25 seconds and 100m in 2min. How do I quickly reach these goals? Is my problem my poor technique or lack of strength (I'm skinny)?
Thanks in advance.
I think Swimspire's progression with a kickboard, buoy, and streamline is great. The drills in Merle's video are great too, but keep in mind that she is a very accomplished world class Breastroker, so don't get frustrated if it takes awhile to be able to do them as she does. I'm sure it took her many years to become that proficient.
Hopefully you have access to pool toys (kickboard, pull buoy, swim snorkel, and a mesh bag to tote them in), either at the pool or on the web, but if not let me know.
Hyderabad looks like a neat spot in India!
I think Swimspire's progression with a kickboard, buoy, and streamline is great. The drills in Merle's video are great too, but keep in mind that she is a very accomplished world class Breastroker, so don't get frustrated if it takes awhile to be able to do them as she does. I'm sure it took her many years to become that proficient.
Hopefully you have access to pool toys (kickboard, pull buoy, swim snorkel, and a mesh bag to tote them in), either at the pool or on the web, but if not let me know.
Hyderabad looks like a neat spot in India!
