I have started swimming for fitness and knew when I started a couple of weeks ago the only thing I was doing right was not drowning. I bought a book "The Essential Swimmer" by Steve Tarpinian and after 2 days of reading began to notice definite improvements as I began to work on correct stroke technique. (moved through water w/ much less effort and less strokes per lap) I am having trouble with the whole breathing thing though. Should I be concentrating on getting the breathing technique correct before I put too much effort and time into perfecting other aspects of the freestyle swim. I find myself swimming 25M without taking a breath because I have so much trouble with the whole breathing thing. Please advise. Thx!
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A lot of people see great swimmers like Phelps swim and think hey that looks easy, I might read a book and learn how to do this.
Nothing substitutes a coach! Remember that text books work in a perfect world and body. An experienced coach will help you adapt the correct training principles to your body.
Trust me the money you spend will be worth it. You wil progress quicker and reduce the risk of injuries.
Cheers
Dave
A lot of people see great swimmers like Phelps swim and think hey that looks easy, I might read a book and learn how to do this.
Nothing substitutes a coach! Remember that text books work in a perfect world and body. An experienced coach will help you adapt the correct training principles to your body.
Trust me the money you spend will be worth it. You wil progress quicker and reduce the risk of injuries.
Cheers
Dave
