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
Parents
Former Member
I don't recall any posts here referring to TI as an "Evil Empire." What I have seen (and participated in) is a discussion of the relative merits of TI training for Masters swimmers. The thread is entitled: "What do you think of Total Immersion?" Like some others here, I have argued that TI is more appropriate for novices, lap swimmers, triathletes, etc. In fact, you state: "... our focus is not on elite athletes but on providing a high level of encouragement and guidance for "average" adult swimmers, who seldom have access to the resources and support enjoyed by elite athletes." To be competitive in USMS, I believe it takes hard work, and I have yet to meet anyone in the top ten who disagrees. Finally, while I'm not sure this would be considered "examined swimming," as we were completing our 200s yesterday, descending to En3 and race pace, our coach was videotaping us, pointing out errors in our stroke mechanics. And I didn't swim a single length without thinking about my technique, stroke rate, and pace.
I don't recall any posts here referring to TI as an "Evil Empire." What I have seen (and participated in) is a discussion of the relative merits of TI training for Masters swimmers. The thread is entitled: "What do you think of Total Immersion?" Like some others here, I have argued that TI is more appropriate for novices, lap swimmers, triathletes, etc. In fact, you state: "... our focus is not on elite athletes but on providing a high level of encouragement and guidance for "average" adult swimmers, who seldom have access to the resources and support enjoyed by elite athletes." To be competitive in USMS, I believe it takes hard work, and I have yet to meet anyone in the top ten who disagrees. Finally, while I'm not sure this would be considered "examined swimming," as we were completing our 200s yesterday, descending to En3 and race pace, our coach was videotaping us, pointing out errors in our stroke mechanics. And I didn't swim a single length without thinking about my technique, stroke rate, and pace.
