Swimming
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No insult was intended to OP about the amount of splash generated in his freestyle. However if you frequent the pool on a regular basis, you will see that many people (usually new people just starting out) will create an enormous amount of splash as they make their way down the lane. Often they are trying to go fast but they are actually "attacking" the water in a downwards motion with arms slapping on top of the water and kicking from the knees causing a significant amount of slapping on the surface. Yes, there is always a certain amount of splash generated with any kind of swimming, but the most efficient swimmers will create the least because they are effective at streamlining and using the water to pull themselves through. Streamlined swimming means energy conservation so that you can keep on going for a long time and get more mileage in your workout.
My intent was simply to point OP to stroke correction if people at his pool were getting annoyed with his splashing. Stroke correction and streamlining is something that I always work on at every swim and I incorporate it into different stroke drills at every workout to improve.
Anyways I found a couple of articles that kind of sum up smooth or streamlined swimming. Of course, there are many more out there. Happy swimming!
https://www.google.ca/amp/www.triathlete.com/2010/09/training/seven-most-important-aspects-of-freestyle-swimming_12191/amp
2) http://www.swim-teach.com/front-crawl-kick.html
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https://youtu.be/xnWzozZHYgQ. 4 -
Many people (and at least two studies support this) find themselves more hungry after swimming.
Anecdotal but.....I find it so true for myself. I did a 3km open water swim the other day which, according to my Garmin, burned about 750cal and I was hungrier than I get after a 16km run......
OP if you enjoy swimming it's a great part of your fitness program, as to losing weight....that's the result of eating fewer calories than you expend. Because exercise requires fuel it's pretty widely accepted that exercise by itself contributes little to weight loss but studies have also shown that people who exercise regularly are much more likely to keep any weight they lose off over the long term.
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Skipjack66 wrote: »No insult was intended to OP about the amount of splash generated in his freestyle. However if you frequent the pool on a regular basis, you will see that many people (usually new people just starting out) will create an enormous amount of splash as they make their way down the lane. Often they are trying to go fast but they are actually "attacking" the water in a downwards motion with arms slapping on top of the water and kicking from the knees causing a significant amount of slapping on the surface. Yes, there is always a certain amount of splash generated with any kind of swimming, but the most efficient swimmers will create the least because they are effective at streamlining and using the water to pull themselves through. Streamlined swimming means energy conservation so that you can keep on going for a long time and get more mileage in your workout.
My intent was simply to point OP to stroke correction if people at his pool were getting annoyed with his splashing. Stroke correction and streamlining is something that I always work on at every swim and I incorporate it into different stroke drills at every workout to improve.
Anyways I found a couple of articles that kind of sum up smooth or streamlined swimming. Of course, there are many more out there. Happy swimming!
https://www.google.ca/amp/www.triathlete.com/2010/09/training/seven-most-important-aspects-of-freestyle-swimming_12191/amp
2) http://www.swim-teach.com/front-crawl-kick.html
3)https://youtu.be/xnWzozZHYgQ.
Well, there is excessive splashing. I do come across that, just was thinking that there will be some splashing. When I get splash from someone swimming in a different lane, it is odd
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Thanks for the great video, Skipjack. I needed that, that's a great channel.
To answer the OP, I started my weight loss journey using swimming and had incorporated it into my routine (up until I moved, after which it's become much more difficult to get a good swim, but I digress). I probably lost 2-3 pounds by just swimming 30ish minutes a couple of times a week. I am not a strong swimmer so I did a survival backstroke (which is like doing snow angels or horizontal jumping jacks in the water), straight underwater swimming or a very janky freestyle. When my friend and I did a beginner's triathlon, we would sometimes double up on swimming with weights, rides or runs.
I enjoyed it and it's a great way to get started to improve your basic cardio fitness before taking on more strenuous exercises like running long distances. Swimming at a higher intensity would of course be just as difficult if not more, but if you take it easy, it's a great way to first move the needle.2 -
Another vote for LOVE swimming. I think I'm part fish. My "gym" is actually the profit side of a non profit rehab facility and is virtually unknown except by the 70+ crowd and others who found it for rehab and stayed for the laid back gym facilities. I join the folks for cardio aquatics class then get serious about my laps. I'm prob 20 years younger than most of them and they think I'm a tad crazy but in a good way.0
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I'm down 25lbs and still going with swimming as my primary exercise. I primarily swim on my lunch hour 3x a week (about 45 mins of a mix of freestyle, breaststroke, sidestroke. At the end of my workout I like to throw in a small butterfly set). Up until about 2 weeks ago, I had worked up to a full mile in 45 mins. But I recently got back into the weight room, so now I do 30 mins weights and 30 mins swim.Many people (and at least two studies support this) find themselves more hungry after swimming. As long as one doesn't overeat their calorie expenditure- swimming is a great way to get fit and lose weight.
I really haven't had issues with hunger either. In fact, I find the days I swim I generally eat less then on my rumba or water aerobic days. Though I do make sure I eat a high protein snack about an hour before I go and a high protein lunch when I get back.
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Skipjack66 wrote: »No insult was intended to OP about the amount of splash generated in his freestyle. However if you frequent the pool on a regular basis, you will see that many people (usually new people just starting out) will create an enormous amount of splash as they make their way down the lane. Often they are trying to go fast but they are actually "attacking" the water in a downwards motion with arms slapping on top of the water and kicking from the knees causing a significant amount of slapping on the surface. Yes, there is always a certain amount of splash generated with any kind of swimming, but the most efficient swimmers will create the least because they are effective at streamlining and using the water to pull themselves through. Streamlined swimming means energy conservation so that you can keep on going for a long time and get more mileage in your workout.
My intent was simply to point OP to stroke correction if people at his pool were getting annoyed with his splashing. Stroke correction and streamlining is something that I always work on at every swim and I incorporate it into different stroke drills at every workout to improve.
Anyways I found a couple of articles that kind of sum up smooth or streamlined swimming. Of course, there are many more out there. Happy swimming!
https://www.google.ca/amp/www.triathlete.com/2010/09/training/seven-most-important-aspects-of-freestyle-swimming_12191/amp
2) http://www.swim-teach.com/front-crawl-kick.html
3)https://youtu.be/xnWzozZHYgQ.
Thanks and they wasn't getting annoyed I'm autistic and suffer with high anexity so I always overthink and worry that they will lol0 -
I found this page helpful:
http://www.swimsmooth.com/
I have not paid them anything, just flipped through the anamations.0 -
Jthanmyfitnesspal wrote: »A bit of splashing is completely expected in lap swimming. Splash away.
I was thinking this today as I swam. There is always some splashing.
I had a woman who wouldn't share a lane with anyone because she might get splashed during lap swim...and I'm not talking like arms flailing splash, but just minor stroke splash...she complained to the lifeguards about my swimming and they told her she was welcome to leave but they weren't going to ask me to stop swimming1 -
SURE!, its great!0
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connorbambam98 wrote: »Skipjack66 wrote: »No insult was intended to OP about the amount of splash generated in his freestyle. However if you frequent the pool on a regular basis, you will see that many people (usually new people just starting out) will create an enormous amount of splash as they make their way down the lane. Often they are trying to go fast but they are actually "attacking" the water in a downwards motion with arms slapping on top of the water and kicking from the knees causing a significant amount of slapping on the surface. Yes, there is always a certain amount of splash generated with any kind of swimming, but the most efficient swimmers will create the least because they are effective at streamlining and using the water to pull themselves through. Streamlined swimming means energy conservation so that you can keep on going for a long time and get more mileage in your workout.
My intent was simply to point OP to stroke correction if people at his pool were getting annoyed with his splashing. Stroke correction and streamlining is something that I always work on at every swim and I incorporate it into different stroke drills at every workout to improve.
Anyways I found a couple of articles that kind of sum up smooth or streamlined swimming. Of course, there are many more out there. Happy swimming!
https://www.google.ca/amp/www.triathlete.com/2010/09/training/seven-most-important-aspects-of-freestyle-swimming_12191/amp
2) http://www.swim-teach.com/front-crawl-kick.html
3)https://youtu.be/xnWzozZHYgQ.
Thanks and they wasn't getting annoyed I'm autistic and suffer with high anexity so I always overthink and worry that they will lolconnorbambam98 wrote: »Skipjack66 wrote: »No insult was intended to OP about the amount of splash generated in his freestyle. However if you frequent the pool on a regular basis, you will see that many people (usually new people just starting out) will create an enormous amount of splash as they make their way down the lane. Often they are trying to go fast but they are actually "attacking" the water in a downwards motion with arms slapping on top of the water and kicking from the knees causing a significant amount of slapping on the surface. Yes, there is always a certain amount of splash generated with any kind of swimming, but the most efficient swimmers will create the least because they are effective at streamlining and using the water to pull themselves through. Streamlined swimming means energy conservation so that you can keep on going for a long time and get more mileage in your workout.
My intent was simply to point OP to stroke correction if people at his pool were getting annoyed with his splashing. Stroke correction and streamlining is something that I always work on at every swim and I incorporate it into different stroke drills at every workout to improve.
Anyways I found a couple of articles that kind of sum up smooth or streamlined swimming. Of course, there are many more out there. Happy swimming!
https://www.google.ca/amp/www.triathlete.com/2010/09/training/seven-most-important-aspects-of-freestyle-swimming_12191/amp
2) http://www.swim-teach.com/front-crawl-kick.html
3)https://youtu.be/xnWzozZHYgQ.
Thanks and they wasn't getting annoyed I'm autistic and suffer with high anexity so I always overthink and worry that they will lol
Aww, don't worry about that. Actually I was thinking to myself that you must be a very nice and considerate person to worry about splashing others while swimming, because most of the people at my community centre's pool couldn't care less, even if they kick you. Not joking.
Enjoy your swimming and be proud of your effort to stay heathy and fit!1 -
deannalfisher wrote: »Jthanmyfitnesspal wrote: »A bit of splashing is completely expected in lap swimming. Splash away.
I was thinking this today as I swam. There is always some splashing.
I had a woman who wouldn't share a lane with anyone because she might get splashed during lap swim...and I'm not talking like arms flailing splash, but just minor stroke splash...she complained to the lifeguards about my swimming and they told her she was welcome to leave but they weren't going to ask me to stop swimming
Ugh! Glad you have great lifeguards who stood up for you! That lady needs to get a nice big flower cap with a chin strap so she doesn't have to worry about her hair. She'd have a tough time in my community centre pool. Minimum 10 to 12 people per double wide lane. Sometimes up to 18.
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connorbambam98 wrote: »Thanks and they wasn't getting annoyed I'm autistic and suffer with high anexity so I always overthink and worry that they will lol
Hi Connor: it is really great to have you here!
I love the rhythm of swimming, both in the pool and at various ponds, lakes, and bays in the Boston area. It's great exercise and you can always improve your stroke, getting more efficient bit by bit or adding other strokes. Lately, I have been working on my backstroke, although I mostly do freestyle.
Lessons are so helpful. One-on-one stroke lessons are really effective and can be fun, with the right coach. Hey, I just talked myself into getting some!
Let us know how you do. I'd love to hear from you again.1 -
I just started swimming this summer-something to add to my cardio. I took a few lessons with a friend so I could learn to breathe. I'm enjoying it, but boy am I slow! Takes me about 45 minutes to swim 1200 yards.0
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Skipjack66 wrote: »connorbambam98 wrote: »Skipjack66 wrote: »No insult was intended to OP about the amount of splash generated in his freestyle. However if you frequent the pool on a regular basis, you will see that many people (usually new people just starting out) will create an enormous amount of splash as they make their way down the lane. Often they are trying to go fast but they are actually "attacking" the water in a downwards motion with arms slapping on top of the water and kicking from the knees causing a significant amount of slapping on the surface. Yes, there is always a certain amount of splash generated with any kind of swimming, but the most efficient swimmers will create the least because they are effective at streamlining and using the water to pull themselves through. Streamlined swimming means energy conservation so that you can keep on going for a long time and get more mileage in your workout.
My intent was simply to point OP to stroke correction if people at his pool were getting annoyed with his splashing. Stroke correction and streamlining is something that I always work on at every swim and I incorporate it into different stroke drills at every workout to improve.
Anyways I found a couple of articles that kind of sum up smooth or streamlined swimming. Of course, there are many more out there. Happy swimming!
https://www.google.ca/amp/www.triathlete.com/2010/09/training/seven-most-important-aspects-of-freestyle-swimming_12191/amp
2) http://www.swim-teach.com/front-crawl-kick.html
3)https://youtu.be/xnWzozZHYgQ.
Thanks and they wasn't getting annoyed I'm autistic and suffer with high anexity so I always overthink and worry that they will lolconnorbambam98 wrote: »Skipjack66 wrote: »No insult was intended to OP about the amount of splash generated in his freestyle. However if you frequent the pool on a regular basis, you will see that many people (usually new people just starting out) will create an enormous amount of splash as they make their way down the lane. Often they are trying to go fast but they are actually "attacking" the water in a downwards motion with arms slapping on top of the water and kicking from the knees causing a significant amount of slapping on the surface. Yes, there is always a certain amount of splash generated with any kind of swimming, but the most efficient swimmers will create the least because they are effective at streamlining and using the water to pull themselves through. Streamlined swimming means energy conservation so that you can keep on going for a long time and get more mileage in your workout.
My intent was simply to point OP to stroke correction if people at his pool were getting annoyed with his splashing. Stroke correction and streamlining is something that I always work on at every swim and I incorporate it into different stroke drills at every workout to improve.
Anyways I found a couple of articles that kind of sum up smooth or streamlined swimming. Of course, there are many more out there. Happy swimming!
https://www.google.ca/amp/www.triathlete.com/2010/09/training/seven-most-important-aspects-of-freestyle-swimming_12191/amp
2) http://www.swim-teach.com/front-crawl-kick.html
3)https://youtu.be/xnWzozZHYgQ.
Thanks and they wasn't getting annoyed I'm autistic and suffer with high anexity so I always overthink and worry that they will lol
Aww, don't worry about that. Actually I was thinking to myself that you must be a very nice and considerate person to worry about splashing others while swimming, because most of the people at my community centre's pool couldn't care less, even if they kick you. Not joking.
Enjoy your swimming and be proud of your effort to stay heathy and fit!
Thank you means alot1 -
Jthanmyfitnesspal wrote: »connorbambam98 wrote: »Thanks and they wasn't getting annoyed I'm autistic and suffer with high anexity so I always overthink and worry that they will lol
Hi Connor: it is really great to have you here!
I love the rhythm of swimming, both in the pool and at various ponds, lakes, and bays in the Boston area. It's great exercise and you can always improve your stroke, getting more efficient bit by bit or adding other strokes. Lately, I have been working on my backstroke, although I mostly do freestyle.
Lessons are so helpful. One-on-one stroke lessons are really effective and can be fun, with the right coach. Hey, I just talked myself into getting some!
Let us know how you do. I'd love to hear from you again.
Thank you I'm defiantly going to start swimming but at the moment I'm struggerling with dieting, I been eating really good but don't seem to be getting enough calarioes even with my 3 meals a day it's so frustrating and don't know what I can do0 -
texteach66 wrote: »I just started swimming this summer-something to add to my cardio. I took a few lessons with a friend so I could learn to breathe. I'm enjoying it, but boy am I slow! Takes me about 45 minutes to swim 1200 yards.
Don't worry how long it takes you, you should be proud of yourself for taking the step to even be going because alot of people don't even do that so well done ☺1
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