I just got Total immersion book yesterday.
Have read part 1 of the book and just started doing the drills today.
It seems an excallent way to swim and definatly will improve my f/s.
But i'm a bit weary because it's so comercail. so my question is,
Is Total immersion as good a way to swim as it makes out?
or is it the best way to learn how to swim?
Are there better books out there that teach you how to swim well(properly)?
Hope that makes sense
Swifty
A smooth and efficient stroke does not neccesarily equal fast swimming. Stamina, strength, and turnover rate play a large role in speed. However, I think one would be well served to learn to swim smooth and efficient before he/she attempts to add speed to the equation. That's just my $.02.
I think you will find that many of the TI drills are quite similar to those used by many other respectable swim coaches. TI's approach is not wildly creative or bizarre as many would lead you to believe.
A smooth and efficient stroke does not neccesarily equal fast swimming. Stamina, strength, and turnover rate play a large role in speed. However, I think one would be well served to learn to swim smooth and efficient before he/she attempts to add speed to the equation. That's just my $.02.
I think you will find that many of the TI drills are quite similar to those used by many other respectable swim coaches. TI's approach is not wildly creative or bizarre as many would lead you to believe.
