Originally Posted by
jfk32
Five step program:
1. Swim more.
2. Swim more.
3. Swim more.
4. Take a lesson.
5. Swim more.
Know what I'm sayin'? I went from 200 yards in a workout to 1800 yards in a workout in 6 months via steps 1-3. And I even took like a month off in there. I could probably be better if I hadn't.
Excuse me while I take my own advice and get the flyer for that stroke clinic...
Jason
Give that you'll become more efficient in the water (and get faster) just with better technique, I think it's better for new swimmers to get swim lessons immediately. I just can't imagine learning to swim from books or videos. I was a competitive swimmer in college, then took 20+ years away from the pool. I thought my technique was still good, but my Master's coach immediately pointed out some obvious flaws requiring correction.
My 5 point program would be:
1) Take a lesson
2) Swim more
3) Take a lesson
4) Swim more
5) Repeat 1-4
Brian