I have been trying hard to correct the lack of symmetry in my backstroke. In trying to correct it I swim slowlier. Then I saw this:
www.youtube.com/watch
At :41-:44 and 1:07-1:12 it's so obvious he was far from being symmetric. Would he have been better off if he corrected that?
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Olympians are measured frame by frame, counted, evaluted to the nth degree, for the specific purpose of refining a style that will produce a medal. Many develop a unique style or have something going on physiologically that separates them from fitness swimmers. I don't see much value in nonelite swimmers trying to emulate them, or in using their swimming style as rationale for not trying to swim oneself with better technique.
VB
Well, that really depends on personal goals. Most swimmers have idiosyncrasies in their stroke, especially fitness swimmers. Attempting to change these moderate tendancies can become an exercise in frustration.
I'm not advocating ignoring technique, just better understanding of personal limitations and working within those parameters, rather than emulating another persons idiosyncrasies/perfection.
Olympians are measured frame by frame, counted, evaluted to the nth degree, for the specific purpose of refining a style that will produce a medal. Many develop a unique style or have something going on physiologically that separates them from fitness swimmers. I don't see much value in nonelite swimmers trying to emulate them, or in using their swimming style as rationale for not trying to swim oneself with better technique.
VB
Well, that really depends on personal goals. Most swimmers have idiosyncrasies in their stroke, especially fitness swimmers. Attempting to change these moderate tendancies can become an exercise in frustration.
I'm not advocating ignoring technique, just better understanding of personal limitations and working within those parameters, rather than emulating another persons idiosyncrasies/perfection.
