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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Former Member
First don't be afraid to join or try a masters group now. Swimming in structured program is likely to speed up your progress as opposed to swimming on your own. Let the coach know that your getting back into it after a layoff and typically they will help guide you. They may say were doing 3000 yards tonight but why don't we cool you down at the 1500 mark etc. In masters there is no requirement to stay and swim the entire workout, just ask Paul Smith. There is nothing wrong with open turns however if you all ready know how to do flip turns and your form is reasonable, I would suggest attempting to flip all your turns. Also if flipping seems to be taking an inordinate amount of energy have a coach view them and see if they have any efficiency tips. Plus dry land core exercises (like sit-ups) will definitely help.
First don't be afraid to join or try a masters group now. Swimming in structured program is likely to speed up your progress as opposed to swimming on your own. Let the coach know that your getting back into it after a layoff and typically they will help guide you. They may say were doing 3000 yards tonight but why don't we cool you down at the 1500 mark etc. In masters there is no requirement to stay and swim the entire workout, just ask Paul Smith. There is nothing wrong with open turns however if you all ready know how to do flip turns and your form is reasonable, I would suggest attempting to flip all your turns. Also if flipping seems to be taking an inordinate amount of energy have a coach view them and see if they have any efficiency tips. Plus dry land core exercises (like sit-ups) will definitely help.
