which Total Immersion DVD?

[Becky]

I've been trying a few streamlining drills that I found on Total Immersion's website and they're really helping my comfort and efficiency in the water, enough so that I'd like to buy a DVD. But which one?

Easy Freestyle, Perpetual Motion Freestyle, and O2 in H2O all look like they'd be helpful. Any recomendations for these or others?

Thanks!

[withm]

Honestly, I'd go to one of their weekend workshops. It will cost some money, but the instruction and attention you get there is well worth the cost. Look at it as a vacation weekend where you get to meet other like minded people, learn some valuable swimming drills and tips, and get away from home for a weekend. It's not like you can watch the DVD while you are in the pool, and the instant feedback is very helpful. I went to one about 10 years ago given at Franklin & Marshall College and really enjoyed it. Of course I lived a lot closer back then. But they are offered all over the US so you can probably find one that isn't too far.

Or, look on their website for instructors/coaches who might be able to give individual or group lessons.

[Becky]

Workshops and lessons aren't on the financial table right now...which is why I'm looking at DVDs. That's not to say that I'll never do a workshop....just not right now.

[wavedancer]

I taught myself using the Easy Freestyle DVD and later did a 2 hour workshop including videotaping that helped pinpoint things I needed to work on. You can definitely learn a lot using the DVD and gentle consistent practice. The water gives you lots of instant feedback! The self-coaching Perpetual Motion series looks very interesting and I would probably go for that myself. It seems to have some "lesson plans" that you can use and would have the most up-to-date methods for learning the TI method. You might want to also check out the forum on their website. People post lots of helpful hints and revelations.

[Becky]

This is the kind of info that I need- thanks! I find myself leaning towards Perpetual Motion Freestyle, but Freestyle Made Easy is still under consideration...