I have been swimming freestyle only workouts since I gave up competitive swimming 30 yrs. ago. At the time I was a fairly competitive High School Breaststroker ( 1:10 @ 100yds. ). This was before the new style stroke with the old fashion frog kick etc. My question is, I would like to get faster again at breaststroke....do I need to change my whole stroke to fit the " New " style or is there some combination of old and new styles that I could combine to fit my less than gumby like self. I guess I am just trying to figure out where to start again. At the time I am training alone but will be looking to join a team soon. I have seen a lot of masters swimmers who are swimming as fast or faster than when they were younger. I would like to join them. thanks, Paul
Check out "www.breastroke.info" especially Wayne's article " What went Right with the Wave Breaststroke". I think that while the undulation provides some propulsion,the big advances over 'flat" breaststroke are not flexing at the hip on recovering the legs and having the head under water during the kick. Keeping your head neutral at all times(don't raise your head to breathe) is also important. Do these and you will probably be faster than in High School as soon as you get in shape.
Check out "www.breastroke.info" especially Wayne's article " What went Right with the Wave Breaststroke". I think that while the undulation provides some propulsion,the big advances over 'flat" breaststroke are not flexing at the hip on recovering the legs and having the head under water during the kick. Keeping your head neutral at all times(don't raise your head to breathe) is also important. Do these and you will probably be faster than in High School as soon as you get in shape.
