Hello USMS!

RE: Hello USMS!

Former Member — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:18:52 GMT

Laineybug you must have read the book.

RE: Hello USMS!

Former Member — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:04:13 GMT

and once you've got your shoulders rolling, I'm going to bet that your hips are going to sink. The very best hint I've ever had on keeping the hips high is to press your chest down. It is like a seesaw... the chest is low, the hips are high. Chest high/hips low (not what you want). The trick is to learn just how much to press your chest so you are balanced. Lainey

RE: Hello USMS!

Former Member — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 08:17:40 GMT

For one thing are you trying to keep both shoulders at the surface. Too many try to swim on top of the water, and try to keep the both shoulders flat. The shoulders do not stay flat they roll in and out one at a time. Now here is the controversy I say roll the shoulders and someone else says roll the hips and some others say the kick controls the roll. Just make sure they roll.

RE: Hello USMS!

Former Member — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 08:06:10 GMT

geochuck, i'm sorry, what i meant by staying afloat is keeping my shoulders at water level.. i sometimes feel as if their sinking and i find myself recovering from underwater to the surface.. pretty weird mind trip that fees as if you're sinking.

RE: Hello USMS!

Former Member — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 07:46:54 GMT

There are so many free videos around just do a google search for swimming videos. In addition to scyfreestyler's suggestion I also like SwimSmooth dvd I have one and find it also to be very good.

RE: Hello USMS!

Former Member — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 07:44:41 GMT

I would suggest that you do one of the following or perhaps even a combination of a them.. 1) Get some swimming instruction in the form of lessons 2) Join a Masters Team and get some instruction 3) Buy some videos/DVD's about swimming technique (GoSwim and Total Immersion are two that I am fond of) I went the DVD route after taking a few weeks of lessons that I felt were geared more towards those who were scared of water in general. It is crucial to learn correct technique for your own enjoyment and for the health of your joints used while swimming; most notably your shoulders. Anyhow, welcome aboard and enjoy your newfound addiction.

RE: Hello USMS!

Former Member — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 07:44:23 GMT

You mention staying afloat. It is very hard to sink give it a try, take a large breathe hold onto your knees, then sit on the bottom of the pool count to ten and see where you are I think you will not be sitting on the floor.