| Getting
Started |
Start
Slowly, and Build
When starting your swimming routine, as with any other physical fitness
activity, make sure to consult with your physician. Start slowly,
be consistent and build up to increase the limits. Try to keep track
of your distance and time in a log book. Remember, the speed and distance
is not as important as the amount of time you swim. |
Set
realistic goals
Aim for the attainable and you won't get discouraged. There are many
ways to set goals in swimming. It could be as simple as learning to
do the stroke better, or counting your laps. The most important thing
is to have fun with it. |
Technique
Swimming is far more technical than most other activities. Even the
best swimmers continue to improve by refining their technique. Take
advantage of our mini-clinics. Clinics are available for Beginners,
Intermediate, Advanced Swimmers and Tri-Athletes. They include stroke
drills, stroke tips, practice time, and individual video stroke analysis. |
Lane
Etiquette
Make sure you know the pool's rules about how to share a lane with
other swimmers. When three or more swimmers are sharing a lane, do
"circle-swimming". When you are circle-swimming, you go
up on one side of the lane and return on the other. If you are not
sure about it, ask the coach, who is there to assist. Watching the
traffic patterns is always a good idea before entering a lane with
other swimmers. |
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