Hello everyone! I, like many others, am getting back into swimming after taking about 5 years off. I swam distance in high school and joined masters in college. Through those years, I religiously flip turned during each workout/race. Now that I'm getting back into the swing of things, I've come to realize that flipping concumes a great deal of energy. So here is my question, since I'm starting over from scratch, do I flip or not during my workouts? My ultimate goal is to build enough distance to re-join a masters program. Do I flip or not flip, that is my question.
Thanks!
Kristen
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First there is no reason to wait before joining most Masters programs. You don't have to be good or fast.
Since you have been a competitive swimmer - you know how to flip. Although more tiring than an open turn you should do them because:
- they are faster than open turns so you will be able to swim on shorter intervals
- if you intend to compete you will have better turns in your races if you practice them regularly
First there is no reason to wait before joining most Masters programs. You don't have to be good or fast.
Since you have been a competitive swimmer - you know how to flip. Although more tiring than an open turn you should do them because:
- they are faster than open turns so you will be able to swim on shorter intervals
- if you intend to compete you will have better turns in your races if you practice them regularly
