Hi there. I am an active guy in my mid-20's with virtually no "swimming as exercise" experience. I learned to swim as a kid and my father (at the time a Coast Guard Master Chief) made sure I knew how to do a basic *** stroke and besides that I have no experience. I am an active runner and aerobic cyclist and wanted to add swimming to my exercise regimen (maybe a triathalon in the future?).
I realize this is "US Masters Swimming" but I thought maybe the "masters" could give me some rookie advice? Where can I find a good way to correctly learn to swim with various strokes, learn breathing pattern, etc? Also, what type of gear should I buy and from where? What is the best swimsuit for a beginner?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks alot.
Matt
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Former Member
Quote from above:
"As for swimsuit - get something in polyester/endurance fabric. I find jammers easier on the eye than briefs." :bolt:
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Jammers (and tech suits) have got to be one of the weirdest, most ghastly form of eye irritation to ever come out of the apparel industry. Just put on a jammer, take a look in a full length mirror, and notice that "shrink wrapped" appearance. See comment below:
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Quote from above:
"As for swimsuit - get something in polyester/endurance fabric. I find jammers easier on the eye than briefs." :bolt:
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Jammers (and tech suits) have got to be one of the weirdest, most ghastly form of eye irritation to ever come out of the apparel industry. Just put on a jammer, take a look in a full length mirror, and notice that "shrink wrapped" appearance. See comment below:
U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums - View Single Post - Singapore water polo team criticised for 'inappropriate' ...
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