I have been swimming about 14 months (about 8 miles a week), and love the exercise that I get. However, I have been at a plateau for at least the past six months and really want to get better. My biggest problem as I see it is that my left arm grabs very little water. I have bought various devices to help with my form (i.e. paddles/forearm fulcrum), but nothing has really seemed to work and I am thinking about investing in swim lessons. Being a new dad, I would like to keep costs to a minimum if possible and wonder if lessons would be a good return on my investment (i.e. will a coach will be able to provide with the proper tips to improve my stroke). Any insight is appreciated.
Thanks.
Chris Phillips
Parents
Former Member
Chris,
Most triathlete need to address their workouts more than their form. How do you swim your 13,000 or so yards? How many days per week? How much interval training?
I am not saying your think this, BUT, there is no panacea. Train properly and you will get better even without lessons. If you are already doing that then I would consider lessons because yes, they help.
Chris,
Most triathlete need to address their workouts more than their form. How do you swim your 13,000 or so yards? How many days per week? How much interval training?
I am not saying your think this, BUT, there is no panacea. Train properly and you will get better even without lessons. If you are already doing that then I would consider lessons because yes, they help.
