Howdy!
There its been said :p
Anyway I swam on a summer swim team for a year in Jr High (seems like such a long time ago.) I had a lot of fun doing it but couldn't continue due to scheduling problems. And I haven't really been in a pool for other than recreational swimming since then... That was until last month when I decided that this year I would try the swim option of the Navy's PT test. Figured I'd give it a shot so I started swimming laps trying to get ready for it... and I'm LOVING it so far. I'm exhausted when I leave the pool after my work outs (which would probably be more like some of yalls warmups since its been a while) but in some strange way I feel better getting out of the pool than when I did going in.
i was actually wondering though since the pool I have been swimming in is closed until the 18th for resurfacing... what are some good dry land type things I can do? Yoga? Stretches? Weights?
And for once the pool reopens what is the best way learn better techniques/different strokes? I'm sure getting a coach would be the best bet, but I'd need one that'd work for beer :p
Oh well mainly just wanted to say Howdy to everyone and say that I'm glad I've stumbled upon this site. Have had a good time reading it so far and look forward to continuing.
Thanks
Dan
Howdy!
what are some good dry land type things I can do? Yoga? Stretches? Weights?
And for once the pool reopens what is the best way learn better techniques/different strokes?
Dan,
Ditto on yoga ... I've found that many yoga studios have a "flow yoga" that's great. A lot of the big sports club that will offer yoga might call it "fitness yoga" or something like that.
On technique, I think you should really check out Total Immersion at www.totalimmersion.net. Not only do they have great articles, books and video, they offer numerous clinics around the country. I've found this to be the best focus on technique -- how to improve efficiency in the water -- and their approach is very tuned to Master's swimmers.
Howdy!
what are some good dry land type things I can do? Yoga? Stretches? Weights?
And for once the pool reopens what is the best way learn better techniques/different strokes?
Dan,
Ditto on yoga ... I've found that many yoga studios have a "flow yoga" that's great. A lot of the big sports club that will offer yoga might call it "fitness yoga" or something like that.
On technique, I think you should really check out Total Immersion at www.totalimmersion.net. Not only do they have great articles, books and video, they offer numerous clinics around the country. I've found this to be the best focus on technique -- how to improve efficiency in the water -- and their approach is very tuned to Master's swimmers.
