Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 797.21
Format: Bargain Price
Label: Fireside
Manufacturer: Fireside
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 320
Printing Date: May 18, 2004
Publishing house: Fireside
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Swim better -- and enjoy every lap -- with Total Immersion!
Terry Laughlin, the world's #1 authority on swimming success, has made his unique approach even easier for anyone to master. Whether you're an accomplished swimmer or have always found swimming to be a struggle, Total Immersion will show you that it's mindful fluid movement -- not athletic ability -- that will turn you into an efficient swimmer. This new edition of the bestselling Total Immersion features:
A thoughtfully choreographed series of skill drills -- practiced in the mindful spirit of yoga -- that can help anyone swim more enjoyably
A holistic approach to becoming one with the water and to developing a swimming style that's always comfortable
Simple but thorough guidance on how to improve fitness and form
A complementary land-and-water program for achieving a strong and supple body at any age
Based on more than thirty years of teaching, coaching, and research, Total Immersion has dramatically improved the physical and mental experience of swimming for thousands of people of all ages and abilities.
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Masters swimmer and acclaimed coach Terry Laughlin has taught thousands to swim more efficiently in the workshops he has given across the United States. In his book Laughlin details simple, step-by-step drills emphasizing the importance of technique and an innovative workout regimen.
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Commited date of delivery: 22nd Aug 2008. Today is 30th Aug 2008. Product not yet recd.
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I am by far much more of a runner than a swimmer and swimming has always been perplexing and a little frustrating for me. I could knock out a half marathon, but swimming 50 yds left me winded and blue in the face. I committed myself to doing the drills wholeheartedly for the last month instead of just swimming laps. I've only been through about half the drills and this morning I decided to swim a lap to see if I had improved. It was like magic! (okay, maybe not so much magic, but still impressive!) If you dedicate yourself to committing the drills to your muscle memory, the improvements should definitely come, especially if you're a lean and densely muscled "non-swimmer" like me.
The author emphasizes balance in the water and the drills essentially break down the swim stroke into its integral components. I bought the DVD to make sure I was doing the drills correctly, even though the descriptions in the book still do a good job. I'd also recommend having someone else read the drill descriptions and watch you to give you pointers on your form.
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I highly recommend this book.
It's good to also get a DVD just so you have a visual aid.
Absolutely worth every penny
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great book to read.. not sure how much it's helping my swim times as I can't get past exercise 1 without getting frustrated. i'm going to keep at it and see how it goes.
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Having seen excited reviews and high rating, I decided to buy the book as well. I found that this book does NOT make an exception from ALL those pretty much useless books which offer QUICK RESULTS with LESS EFFORT.
Too many tirades about "wrong" way of traditional swimming, "revolutionary" methods presented in this book, etc. But in fact, the impression is created that you don't need to work hard but just do a few exercises in this book and you can outswim people with long experience. Exercises seemed quite useless and not that "revolutionary" as they promised to be.
Overall, valuable information is too limited. I would suggest other materials, including DVDs of USA Swimming - Swim Fast series.
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