Update & Question

RE: Update & Question

Former Member — Wed, 19 Jan 2005 14:40:25 GMT

Originally posted by Guvnah You will just have to implement/practice what you are learining when you do your regular workouts. (Assuming you are not replacing your workouts with the classes...) I don't actually workout like you guys do. I only use swimming as a cardio workout on off days from the gym. All I do is swim freestyle laps in intervals keeping my heartrate in the fat burning range. So the answer is yes, I planned on replacing that workout with 1 on 1 classes. No time to really do anything esle and I would like to learn as much as possible and then join the Master Club at the pool once I am good enough.

RE: Update & Question

Former Member — Tue, 18 Jan 2005 17:24:40 GMT

It's always great to learn new stuff. The hardest thing to learn will probably be fly (butterfly), back and free are easy to pick up and breaststroke well, I learned it and it took me years to be proficient in it. We are always learning and drilling to prefect strokes so relax and have fun!

RE: Update & Question

Former Member — Tue, 18 Jan 2005 14:46:50 GMT

I started lessons in November -- I did have some swim instruction as a kid, but not enough to be proficient in all the strokes. My schedule is two half-hour lessons each week, and then I practice on my own for about an hour each day. At this point I'd say my freestyle and backstroke are respectable, my breaststroke is getting there (my kick needs major improvement), and my butterfly is still in the learning stage (I can only do a few strokes before it falls to pieces). I have a long way to go, of course, before I catch up with people who've been perfecting their strokes for years, but at least I no longer feel like I'll be laughed out of the pool. :D I'm not the athletic type, so if you are I imagine you'll progress much more quickly.

RE: Update & Question

Former Member — Tue, 18 Jan 2005 08:01:42 GMT

You can learn the basics of the strokes in classes 3 times a week. (I assume it lasts for more than one week.) You will just have to implement/practice what you are learining when you do your regular workouts. (Assuming you are not replacing your workouts with the classes...) Keep this perspective in mind: You will just learn the basics in the classes. You will never fully perfect your stroke. Even Michael Phelps continues to work at improving his stroke.