Good stroke/techinque video on swimming for beginners?
Former Member
Hey everyone. I've taken swimming lessons as a child but then stopped for a few years. I'm wondering what the best way to learn correct and efficient strokes are. Should I read a book or watch a video? Any recommendations? Is there anything online that's credible and practical for beginners? I'd very much like to strengthen my rotator cuff muscles and others before I do hardcore swimming. Thanks. :agree:
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Former Member
What age are you?
Do you consider your self a good swimmer?
Best course of action join a masters club if you are in the right age group, most have a begginers lane.
Depending on your skill level you should take swimming lessons.
I don't like most books, you are left to words that are very easy to missinterpret.
I think that my freestyle is good. My breakstroke is okay but needs brushing up. I also swim elementary backstroke to vary sometimes. I don't do fly or backstroke because I know my shoulders can't handle it.
I don't know how to dive correctly and I just started a couple weeks ago after a few years (4-5?) break. I don't even know how to choose the right equipment. I'd like a good reliable reference to get this information from.
Should I go for a private coach? Are personal coaches the best method to learn strokes? I don't want to become a "professional." I just want to learn the correct technique to maximize my workout and to stay healthy and fit while minimizing the injuries I get.
I'm 16 years old who has a fairly fit body (lean/sort of muscular)
What age are you?
Do you consider your self a good swimmer?
Best course of action join a masters club if you are in the right age group, most have a begginers lane.
Depending on your skill level you should take swimming lessons.
I don't like most books, you are left to words that are very easy to missinterpret.
I think that my freestyle is good. My breakstroke is okay but needs brushing up. I also swim elementary backstroke to vary sometimes. I don't do fly or backstroke because I know my shoulders can't handle it.
I don't know how to dive correctly and I just started a couple weeks ago after a few years (4-5?) break. I don't even know how to choose the right equipment. I'd like a good reliable reference to get this information from.
Should I go for a private coach? Are personal coaches the best method to learn strokes? I don't want to become a "professional." I just want to learn the correct technique to maximize my workout and to stay healthy and fit while minimizing the injuries I get.
I'm 16 years old who has a fairly fit body (lean/sort of muscular)
