hello everyone,
i recently saw a sign-up sheet for USMS at my gym and i would really like to check it out but wanted to ask if it really is for any ability.
most people who post here seem to have had some formal swimming training, even if it was 10 or 20 yrs ago. i never had a chance to learn from a coach or to join a swim team, i'm not even sure who taught me swimming. all i know about swimming strokes is what one can learn by observation.
i usually go to my gym's pool once a week or so and swim laps in what might most resemble a breaststroke. i'm a 25yr old female and i'm in good physical shape otherwise, but i think i might die a little if i were to jump into twice a week two-hour workouts.
i greatly enjoy swimming and would really like to join but not sure if my ability isn't just a tad below the necessary level.
thank you for any advice!
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Try talking to the coach or sitting in on a practice. I joined a team in spring and ended up in well over my head, so I doubt I'll renew for next year. I'm hoping to spend another year getting my technique up to par and maybe try again when I'm better. But it seems like team standards and workouts vary -- this just happened to be a particularly strong group.
Try talking to the coach or sitting in on a practice. I joined a team in spring and ended up in well over my head, so I doubt I'll renew for next year. I'm hoping to spend another year getting my technique up to par and maybe try again when I'm better. But it seems like team standards and workouts vary -- this just happened to be a particularly strong group.
