T.I. Swim

[Angelisha_jones]

Hi. Have any of you here tried Total Immersion swimming techniques? I just want to share my experience with you all. I've always condsidered myself a "good" swimmer and been doing so for more than five years now, but it is only last year that my swimming dramatically improved. I didn't think I was really going to improve significantly. My strokes are more effecient and I'm way more relaxed in the water. It taught me how to spend less energy in the swim leg to have enough energy for the bike and run.

Here's their free tutorial video

http://www.youtube.com/user/tiswim

I like how the techniques are broken down to the smallest details

[SLash]

Another fan of Total Immersion here!

I've been immersed in TI since June when I registered for my first ever tri event, a half IM Aquabike event Sept. 24th. I've watched and studied the videos and most recently the TI book, "Triathlon Swimming Made Easy".

The philosophy of TI is perfect for me, to swim with economy and not worry about speed. The only way I will be able to swim 1.2 miles next month is by swimming with economy. I've just started with it, but I like the improvements I've seen so far.


Susan

[Caddy]

Thanks for the links! Been struggling with increasing swim speed.

Edit: Okay, on video 4 and already there's about 5 things different than what my open water swim coach is telling me. Maybe this is why I'm getting slower...

[Melalvai]

Anyone compared Total Immersion with Swim Smooth? I like both approaches but there are some significant differences. Where they differ I am inclined to go with TI, but I don't really know, so I wondered.

[Angelisha_jones]

Susan- good to hear that! It is all about swim-economy.

Caddy- You're welcome. I've been watching their videos over and over again. I think the best way is to apply the techniques one at a time. It takes time and patience.

[Caddy]

Wow. I only looked through their Work Less, Swim Better free videos, didn't get a chance to do the drills, but already a remarkable improvement during my open swim class tonight.

Thank you so much.

And best of all, no shoulder pain! Just a nice tired feeling.