Endless Pools
BexH
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I have been having a few thoughts about Endless Pools since seeing a couple of 220 forumites and mates in one at the TCR show last week.
I wondered if anyone could give me some feedback to the following questions just out of interest as I've had an idea.... a cunning plan (but not involving a turnip)
So....
1) Have you ever used an Endless Pool and if so how did you find the experience?
2) If you have used one was it for technique, training or therapy purposes?
3) If you have used one where was it and how much did it cost for the experience approx?
4) What do you think is a reasonable cost for a filmed technique breakdown in an Endless Pool and is it something that would interest you if it were affordable to you?
5) If you haven't used one, would you consider it? What has stopped you from using one? ie. location of a pool near to you, cost / time involved etc.
Cheers to anyone who has any input; expect it's a silly idea but you never know...
I wondered if anyone could give me some feedback to the following questions just out of interest as I've had an idea.... a cunning plan (but not involving a turnip)
So....
1) Have you ever used an Endless Pool and if so how did you find the experience?
2) If you have used one was it for technique, training or therapy purposes?
3) If you have used one where was it and how much did it cost for the experience approx?
4) What do you think is a reasonable cost for a filmed technique breakdown in an Endless Pool and is it something that would interest you if it were affordable to you?
5) If you haven't used one, would you consider it? What has stopped you from using one? ie. location of a pool near to you, cost / time involved etc.
Cheers to anyone who has any input; expect it's a silly idea but you never know...
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http://www.tricentral.co.uk/page/237/Swim_Coaching
I guess the WAT on buying one though would be extortionate!
I had a video done in one and it was really useful! I'd far prefer to train in an endless pool as then I wouldn't have to count the blooming lengths!
You never know, it could be a great idea and I am sure once upon a time folk thought that golfing ranges were stupid! (atually I still do )
J
I won't repeat myself but I'm a crap swimmer and within the hour I was smoother, faster, less tired and my stroke rate was reduced by 14 strokes a minute!!!!!
PS - the video is my literally just got in the water, I'm a self taught swimmer - it looks terrible on film
So, endless pools. I thought the whole experience with the filming and instant feedback from the coach was a revelation! I paid £240(?) down at Canary Wharf for a weekend course back in Nov08, then last year £60 for an hours session. I think £60 is a fair price. Of course the coach on hand to tell you what you're doing wrong is also part of the deal.
What's the plan?
very helpful, gave me a good insight of the many things i was doing wrong, improved my swimming technique, but i am far from perfect yet, i find the whole current effect a bit disorientating but apparently it is good because it exaggerates your form so all the things you do wrong are more prominent therefore easier to spot and correct - about £50 a session with the dvd
I still have the DVD from my first visit, looking at that and looking at a video 18months on looks ridiculous
My thoughts now? i would defo do it again if it was a coaching session.
But basically, my stroke went from mad wind-milling straight armed lunatic, to a more aesthetically pleasing catch up stroke. Took alot of patience and time but I'm happy with where my swimming is at now.
My favourite drill at the mo is using PT-paddles www.ptpaddles.com , Ive been using these for about 12months now and the improvements to my stroke, especially high elbow, is marked. They look weird, and are a little pricey for a paddle but believe me if I were to choose ONE swimming aid this would be it, they're superb.
Ask a question, end up buying more bleedin kit!