Hi all...
I'm just getting started with this whole serious swimming thing, and at 20 I'm trying to make up for lost time.
A friend of mine who was an excellent swimmer in high school is sort of coaching me now, although I'm a little skeptical about some of his advice. He suggests that I shave down like a competition swimmer in order to achieve a "better feel" for the water while I'm improving my technique. Is there any truth to this, and is there any other reason I should consider doing it? I'm obviously not anywhere near ready for competition, but I want to do whatever I can to learn quickly.
Any advice on this, and any other advice for a late starter would be really appreciated!
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Well, I guess the way I understand it is that I wouldn't continue doing it all the time, so I wouldn't lose the benefits when I compete, especially considering I don't think I'll be ready to compete anytime in the near future. I would just do it for a little while now while I work on mechanics. He thinks that he has a much greater awareness of his movements in the water when shaved, and thinks that that would help me in improving technique.
Well, I guess the way I understand it is that I wouldn't continue doing it all the time, so I wouldn't lose the benefits when I compete, especially considering I don't think I'll be ready to compete anytime in the near future. I would just do it for a little while now while I work on mechanics. He thinks that he has a much greater awareness of his movements in the water when shaved, and thinks that that would help me in improving technique.
