Hi all:
I am trying to improve my swims (Aren't we all!).
A. I have pulled the trigger to buy a cheap camera so that I can video record my turns and strokes. I have no experience recording so any advise would be helpful. I've had several coaches/retired coaches and swimmer royalty comment to help me. Changing form is tough for me, I have to slow down and change only one thing each practice or I can make it part of my form. I guess I have to break down form and reach for the low hanging fruit (meaning change the worst part of my form that will give me the best time improvements. If anyone knows of a good site or that will help in form deconstruction i'm all ears.
B. Does anyone use headphones to listen to music while working out? If so, post brand and if you are happy or any recommendations.
C. Swim watches. Google came out with a new swim watch. Reviews? Comments. In the past I have tried to use tempo electronics to improve speed ( arm speed leg kick etc). I have also needed some kind of stop watch for 50's, 100's and 200's (the clock is not always visible and I lose track constantly). I am so focused on form and changing arm position and leg kicks that I lose track of distance. Any toy recommendations for this? (Buler, Buler Buler?).
D. Please list any swim tool that you think will help.
Kind Regards to any swimmy that can help.
When I started wearing a swim watch, my speed and endurance improved immensely. The immediate feedback was crucial to encouraging me to swim longer and faster, and I've been steadily improving ever since I started wearing one. I like my Garmin 735xt - it's great for both open water and pool swims, and since it's built for triathletes has options for running and biking too. I'm not a triathlete, but I do the occasional cross train, and I love having everything I might need in one watch. It's relatively low profile; I haven't noticed it impacting my technique at all.
In terms of equipment, I'm a paddle aficionado. I've had strong legs most of my life, but to increase my speed (especially in open water), I needed to focus on my shoulder and arm strength and my pulling technique. I'm a big fan of the Finis agility paddles.
When I started wearing a swim watch, my speed and endurance improved immensely. The immediate feedback was crucial to encouraging me to swim longer and faster, and I've been steadily improving ever since I started wearing one. I like my Garmin 735xt - it's great for both open water and pool swims, and since it's built for triathletes has options for running and biking too. I'm not a triathlete, but I do the occasional cross train, and I love having everything I might need in one watch. It's relatively low profile; I haven't noticed it impacting my technique at all.
In terms of equipment, I'm a paddle aficionado. I've had strong legs most of my life, but to increase my speed (especially in open water), I needed to focus on my shoulder and arm strength and my pulling technique. I'm a big fan of the Finis agility paddles.
