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By *ifferent69 OP   Man
over a year ago

BRIGHTON, UK

I,m fortunate enough to live near the sea, just been down to beach for swim...

I use term swim very loosely more multiple splash and gasps..

Its so frustrating ,got this wonderful natural resource on my doorstep ,no matter how hard I try swimming just does not come naturally to me..

Yet I love going in the sea aaaaarrgghh..

Does body shape genuinely have a part to play...??

Be honest you Don,t see many barrellish shaped Olympic swimmers now do you..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No it doesn't.

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By *trawberry-popWoman
over a year ago

South East Midlands NOT

Fat floats, muscle sinks, so fat people have a natural advantage!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Body shape probably matters quite a lot if you want to be an Olympic swimmer, yes.

For everyone else, it plays very little part. I'm very, erm, buoyant and I find that helps me because I don't have to put much effort into not sinking.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do you find yourself sinking? If so and you're swimming outdoors, try a swimming wetsuit, they really aid buoyancy and body position in the water.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I,m fortunate enough to live near the sea, just been down to beach for swim...

I use term swim very loosely more multiple splash and gasps..

Its so frustrating ,got this wonderful natural resource on my doorstep ,no matter how hard I try swimming just does not come naturally to me..

Yet I love going in the sea aaaaarrgghh..

Does body shape genuinely have a part to play...??

Be honest you Don,t see many barrellish shaped Olympic swimmers now do you.. "

Body type doesnt matter,i got my ass whooped by a big fat guy yesterday,he swam through the water with ease it was effortless,its buoyancy playing its part

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

Yes I see some very large women with a very relaxed stroke rate who nonetheless move quite fast through the water! It's all down to technique.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Yes I see some very large women with a very relaxed stroke rate who nonetheless move quite fast through the water! It's all down to technique. "

Correct,technique is the key

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By *trawberry-popWoman
over a year ago

South East Midlands NOT


"Yes I see some very large women with a very relaxed stroke rate who nonetheless move quite fast through the water! It's all down to technique. "

Buoyancy also helps there though!

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By *unnynbugsCouple
over a year ago

Neath

I'm disproportionate. Im bigger on top with muscular legs so I really struggle to stay afloat need to kick my legs constantly or my legs sink and drag me down lol

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

I am built for floating. I may not be the fastest but my natural buoyancy means I am happy as a clam in water.

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock


"Body shape probably matters quite a lot if you want to be an Olympic swimmer, yes.

For everyone else, it plays very little part. I'm very, erm, buoyant and I find that helps me because I don't have to put much effort into not sinking. "

You have 2 very nice Buoy's there Ruby.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dolphins have good body shape. Very quick in the water. Whales swim, they have a much bigger body shape. So I don't think size has anything to do with it.

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock

I can swim, but like you OP I wouldn't say I'm a particularly strong swimmer, even though I'm athletic, swimming has never been one of my strong points and it doesn't come naturally to me either.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There's swimming and there's floating.

Keep at it and build up your muscles.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ive always been a strong swimmer even the size i am,ive got trophies medals etc for swimming,diving certificates,ive always been fat so reguardless of my size ive always loved swimming,maybe not as fast as i use to be,but i will still give it a dam good go

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By *ivemeyoursoulWoman
over a year ago

Easter just around the corner!

I haven't been swimming for ages I really must go

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"Yes I see some very large women with a very relaxed stroke rate who nonetheless move quite fast through the water! It's all down to technique.

Buoyancy also helps there though!"

Yeah, but I'm not sure that affects the rate you move forwards. I look really elegant in my technique, I have a strong physique and plenty of buoyancy aids, but I just don't get the propulsion they do! I'm gonna go back to the coach and ask him why one day!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Body shape isn't important for recreational swimming. It is for competitive swimming. I've got a swimmers physique, broad shoulders and a long reach.

I'm negatively buoyant though so I tend to sink.

Good for diving but not swimming. Get yourself a shortie or wetsuit as advised.

It will add buoyancy so you can improve your technique.

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By *ifferent69 OP   Man
over a year ago

BRIGHTON, UK


"Fat floats, muscle sinks, so fat people have a natural advantage!"
. Hhmmmm could be a show off and say " if that's the case I should fall like a lead weight." Regretabley I,m more of a floater..

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By *ifferent69 OP   Man
over a year ago

BRIGHTON, UK


"Body shape probably matters quite a lot if you want to be an Olympic swimmer, yes.

For everyone else, it plays very little part. I'm very, erm, buoyant and I find that helps me because I don't have to put much effort into not sinking. "

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By *ifferent69 OP   Man
over a year ago

BRIGHTON, UK


"Yes I see some very large women with a very relaxed stroke rate who nonetheless move quite fast through the water! It's all down to technique.

Correct,technique is the key"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Body shape probably matters quite a lot if you want to be an Olympic swimmer, yes.

For everyone else, it plays very little part. I'm very, erm, buoyant and I find that helps me because I don't have to put much effort into not sinking. "

Ruby, you have perfect floats xx

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By *ifferent69 OP   Man
over a year ago

BRIGHTON, UK


"I'm disproportionate. Im bigger on top with muscular legs so I really struggle to stay afloat need to kick my legs constantly or my legs sink and drag me down lol "
. Think you maybe mirroring my experience..

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By *ifferent69 OP   Man
over a year ago

BRIGHTON, UK


"Body shape isn't important for recreational swimming. It is for competitive swimming. I've got a swimmers physique, broad shoulders and a long reach.

I'm negatively buoyant though so I tend to sink.

Good for diving but not swimming. Get yourself a shortie or wetsuit as advised.

It will add buoyancy so you can improve your technique.

"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Swimming is my passion,i love it i go 4 times a week, i even like it more than real ale

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By *ELLONS AND CREAMWoman
over a year ago

stourbridge area

Swimming in the sea .... omg no .....cold and dirty ....

Uuurghh ..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

In an emergency situation the best swimmer always drowns first. My advice, stand on the beach and throw stones.

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By *hil12Man
over a year ago

devon

I swim once a week I love to better at it, wat do u wear?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I swim once a week I love to better at it, wat do u wear?"

I wear jammers not the small speedo type trunks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Do you find yourself sinking? If so and you're swimming outdoors, try a swimming wetsuit, they really aid buoyancy and body position in the water. "

this. Even the cheaper swimming wetsuits make quite a bit of difference

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By *unnynbugsCouple
over a year ago

Neath


"I swim once a week I love to better at it, wat do u wear?

I wear jammers not the small speedo type trunks"

Budgie Smugglers?

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By *hil12Man
over a year ago

devon

Any pics?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I swim once a week I love to better at it, wat do u wear?

I wear jammers not the small speedo type trunks

Budgie Smugglers? "

Not really,just google jammers and look

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By *hil12Man
over a year ago

devon


"I swim once a week I love to better at it, wat do u wear?

I wear jammers not the small speedo type trunks

Budgie Smugglers?

Not really,just google jammers and look "

I wear speedo jammers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I,m fortunate enough to live near the sea, just been down to beach for swim...

I use term swim very loosely more multiple splash and gasps..

Its so frustrating ,got this wonderful natural resource on my doorstep ,no matter how hard I try swimming just does not come naturally to me..

Yet I love going in the sea aaaaarrgghh..

Does body shape genuinely have a part to play...??

Be honest you Don,t see many barrellish shaped Olympic swimmers now do you.. "

I swim every day. It's been 2 years now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As an Aussie Swimmer .... yes body shape matters

if a competitor swimner - broad powerful shoulders, small waste and lean legs ......

a long distance swimmer can be more chunky however strong shoulders and some "fat" can be an advantage ....

Playing in the surf .... big boobs are great floaters and keeps me buoyant ... giggle

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Yes I see some very large women with a very relaxed stroke rate who nonetheless move quite fast through the water! It's all down to technique.

Correct,technique is the key"

It's worth getting some lessons so someone can coach you a little.

I'm trying to get back in to swimming a little but I've completely lost my front crawl technique and it annoys the shit out of me.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"Yes I see some very large women with a very relaxed stroke rate who nonetheless move quite fast through the water! It's all down to technique.

Correct,technique is the key

It's worth getting some lessons so someone can coach you a little.

I'm trying to get back in to swimming a little but I've completely lost my front crawl technique and it annoys the shit out of me. "

That's the annoying thing, I've got the style, the coach could not fault my front crawl, but I don't get the speed some people get from the same stroke rate. I always was better at endurance than sprint.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a long distance swimmer.... like frisky mare .... the speed was not part of my make up .... surf is great training (sorry the sea here) as you fight the tides and the unexpected which builds confidence and strength. Building up distance to four mile a day is a good regime ....

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over a year ago


"I'm a long distance swimmer.... like frisky mare .... the speed was not part of my make up .... surf is great training (sorry the sea here) as you fight the tides and the unexpected which builds confidence and strength. Building up distance to four mile a day is a good regime ....

"

Im not quick but i am getting quicker,i do a mile everyday im getting better at doi g it wrong

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By *hil12Man
over a year ago

devon


"I'm a long distance swimmer.... like frisky mare .... the speed was not part of my make up .... surf is great training (sorry the sea here) as you fight the tides and the unexpected which builds confidence and strength. Building up distance to four mile a day is a good regime ....

Im not quick but i am getting quicker,i do a mile everyday im getting better at doi g it wrong"

How many lengths is a mile

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm a long distance swimmer.... like frisky mare .... the speed was not part of my make up .... surf is great training (sorry the sea here) as you fight the tides and the unexpected which builds confidence and strength. Building up distance to four mile a day is a good regime ....

Im not quick but i am getting quicker,i do a mile everyday im getting better at doi g it wrong

How many lengths is a mile "

64 in a metre pool 72 in a yard pool

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm a long distance swimmer.... like frisky mare .... the speed was not part of my make up .... surf is great training (sorry the sea here) as you fight the tides and the unexpected which builds confidence and strength. Building up distance to four mile a day is a good regime ....

"

4 mile a day?!?!? I dont think i could do any work if i did 4 mile a day

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"I'm a long distance swimmer.... like frisky mare .... the speed was not part of my make up .... surf is great training (sorry the sea here) as you fight the tides and the unexpected which builds confidence and strength. Building up distance to four mile a day is a good regime ....

Im not quick but i am getting quicker,i do a mile everyday im getting better at doi g it wrong

How many lengths is a mile

64 in a metre pool 72 in a yard pool"

Yeah I doubt I often do a mile, I do about 40 mins cruising at a very leisurely 40 secs a length.

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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago

Paisley

Most people can float although I have come across one or two that were more like stones!

Technique helps, leg kicks help keep your body afloat. As does knowing how to push your stomach and hips up towards the surface.

I used to swim competitively as a teenager, taught swimming and life saving. It's a great skill to have and helps to builds confidence.

Keep at it and try searching on the Internet on how to improve your technique.

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By *hil12Man
over a year ago

devon


"I'm a long distance swimmer.... like frisky mare .... the speed was not part of my make up .... surf is great training (sorry the sea here) as you fight the tides and the unexpected which builds confidence and strength. Building up distance to four mile a day is a good regime ....

Im not quick but i am getting quicker,i do a mile everyday im getting better at doi g it wrong

How many lengths is a mile

64 in a metre pool 72 in a yard pool"

The pool I go to is 25m so how many

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I,m fortunate enough to live near the sea, just been down to beach for swim...

I use term swim very loosely more multiple splash and gasps..

Its so frustrating ,got this wonderful natural resource on my doorstep ,no matter how hard I try swimming just does not come naturally to me..

Yet I love going in the sea aaaaarrgghh..

Does body shape genuinely have a part to play...??

Be honest you Don,t see many barrellish shaped Olympic swimmers now do you.. "

Body shape is relevant but the main thing is the proper technique,fat people can swim for hours if they have the correct technique

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stitch your fingers and toes together.only joking its about technique most Olympic swimmers are tall and slender which makes them go fast you can copy the way they swim you just wont be as quick plus an olypic pool does not have tides swimming in the sea is completely different to a pool.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I,m fortunate enough to live near the sea, just been down to beach for swim...

I use term swim very loosely more multiple splash and gasps..

Its so frustrating ,got this wonderful natural resource on my doorstep ,no matter how hard I try swimming just does not come naturally to me..

Yet I love going in the sea aaaaarrgghh..

Does body shape genuinely have a part to play...??

Be honest you Don,t see many barrellish shaped Olympic swimmers now do you..

Body shape is relevant but the main thing is the proper technique,fat people can swim for hours if they have the correct technique"
fat lol is that the politically correct term

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By *hil12Man
over a year ago

devon

I would like someone to teach me to swim better

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm a long distance swimmer.... like frisky mare .... the speed was not part of my make up .... surf is great training (sorry the sea here) as you fight the tides and the unexpected which builds confidence and strength. Building up distance to four mile a day is a good regime ....

Im not quick but i am getting quicker,i do a mile everyday im getting better at doi g it wrong

How many lengths is a mile

64 in a metre pool 72 in a yard pool

The pool I go to is 25m so how many "

64 lenghts...i did it in 31 mins yesterday which is a pb

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I,m fortunate enough to live near the sea, just been down to beach for swim...

I use term swim very loosely more multiple splash and gasps..

Its so frustrating ,got this wonderful natural resource on my doorstep ,no matter how hard I try swimming just does not come naturally to me..

Yet I love going in the sea aaaaarrgghh..

Does body shape genuinely have a part to play...??

Be honest you Don,t see many barrellish shaped Olympic swimmers now do you..

Body shape is relevant but the main thing is the proper technique,fat people can swim for hours if they have the correct technique"

Correct

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I would like someone to teach me to swim better "

Go on youtube for tips its helped me alot.im actually getting quite good now...i think

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By *hil12Man
over a year ago

devon


"I'm a long distance swimmer.... like frisky mare .... the speed was not part of my make up .... surf is great training (sorry the sea here) as you fight the tides and the unexpected which builds confidence and strength. Building up distance to four mile a day is a good regime ....

Im not quick but i am getting quicker,i do a mile everyday im getting better at doi g it wrong

How many lengths is a mile

64 in a metre pool 72 in a yard pool

The pool I go to is 25m so how many

64 lenghts...i did it in 31 mins yesterday which is a pb"

Wow good on u is that front crawl ?

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By *hil12Man
over a year ago

devon


"I would like someone to teach me to swim better

Go on youtube for tips its helped me alot.im actually getting quite good now...i think"

So do u just swim? Or u work out 2

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im fat but a good swimmer. Its never affected me. And no one else cares about me swimming either

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By *rtemisiaWoman
over a year ago

Norwich

I love swimming. Needless to say I am buoyant and not particularly fast. I am very dogged though. I could swim all day and it does help to keep me flexible.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I would like someone to teach me to swim better

Go on youtube for tips its helped me alot.im actually getting quite good now...i think

So do u just swim? Or u work out 2"

I swim 7am and gym at dinnertime most days+my work is quite hard so im knackered when i get home at 10pm

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Open water swimming is a different beast to swimming in a pool.

My advice is respect the water, try to look for a local open water swimming group or triathlon club.

Try the open water swimming association

Or check face book for groups.

Swimming in a group is much safer, far too many people get into trouble in the sea.

The water temperature is just on the cusp of changing due to winter currents.

You can get a reasonable triathlon wetsuit for around one hundred pounds.

For a beginner it's fine.

Body shape isn't as important as fitness, also sighting is a massive part of open water swimming, correct goggle choice and knowledge of tide time's.

Swimming is an amazing way to keep fit but please do so safely.

Any questions please feel free to ask.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Im fat but a good swimmer. Its never affected me. And no one else cares about me swimming either "

Big/fat people can swim well,size doesnt matter if your swimming as a hobbie,olympic swimmers swim that much they will burn so much fat it wont stay on them hence their shape,plus top swimmers need a good core

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Open water swimming is a different beast to swimming in a pool.

My advice is respect the water, try to look for a local open water swimming group or triathlon club.

Try the open water swimming association

Or check face book for groups.

Swimming in a group is much safer, far too many people get into trouble in the sea.

The water temperature is just on the cusp of changing due to winter currents.

You can get a reasonable triathlon wetsuit for around one hundred pounds.

For a beginner it's fine.

Body shape isn't as important as fitness, also sighting is a massive part of open water swimming, correct goggle choice and knowledge of tide time's.

Swimming is an amazing way to keep fit but please do so safely.

Any questions please feel free to ask.

"

My local open water swimming club has just finished for the year,iv got myself a triathlon swimsuit an d earplugs ready for next year so im stuck with the pool for now,im addicted too it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can't swim, that's quite bad isn't it, never learnt as a child and now it's too embarrassing to start lessons even though they do adult swimming lessons in the pool where I work and I'd get discount, even been offered free lessons, just frightened of water. I've tried laying on my back and floating but just can't trust the water to keep me afloat. I hate that I can't swim!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Open water swimming is a different beast to swimming in a pool.

My advice is respect the water, try to look for a local open water swimming group or triathlon club.

Try the open water swimming association

Or check face book for groups.

Swimming in a group is much safer, far too many people get into trouble in the sea.

The water temperature is just on the cusp of changing due to winter currents.

You can get a reasonable triathlon wetsuit for around one hundred pounds.

For a beginner it's fine.

Body shape isn't as important as fitness, also sighting is a massive part of open water swimming, correct goggle choice and knowledge of tide time's.

Swimming is an amazing way to keep fit but please do so safely.

Any questions please feel free to ask.

My local open water swimming club has just finished for the year,iv got myself a triathlon swimsuit an d earplugs ready for next year so im stuck with the pool for now,im addicted too it"

Lot's of the local ow swimmers round here swim right through the winter months some without a wetsuit.

Guess it's about getting used to it.

When it comes to ow swimming I am a fair weather swimmer.

May thru to end of September maybe October.

Inbetween.

Is pool time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I can't swim, that's quite bad isn't it, never learnt as a child and now it's too embarrassing to start lessons even though they do adult swimming lessons in the pool where I work and I'd get discount, even been offered free lessons, just frightened of water. I've tried laying on my back and floating but just can't trust the water to keep me afloat. I hate that I can't swim! "

Never to old to start

Please please please do it take advantage of your situation, once you have grasped the basics there will be no looking back.

And it could just save your life one day!

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"Open water swimming is a different beast to swimming in a pool.

My advice is respect the water, try to look for a local open water swimming group or triathlon club.

Try the open water swimming association

Or check face book for groups.

Swimming in a group is much safer, far too many people get into trouble in the sea.

The water temperature is just on the cusp of changing due to winter currents.

You can get a reasonable triathlon wetsuit for around one hundred pounds.

For a beginner it's fine.

Body shape isn't as important as fitness, also sighting is a massive part of open water swimming, correct goggle choice and knowledge of tide time's.

Swimming is an amazing way to keep fit but please do so safely.

Any questions please feel free to ask.

My local open water swimming club has just finished for the year,iv got myself a triathlon swimsuit an d earplugs ready for next year so im stuck with the pool for now,im addicted too it

Lot's of the local ow swimmers round here swim right through the winter months some without a wetsuit.

Guess it's about getting used to it.

When it comes to ow swimming I am a fair weather swimmer.

May thru to end of September maybe October.

Inbetween.

Is pool time. "

I saw on tv the other day cold water swimming is an effective intidepressant! I think I'll stick to my lovely new pool though!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Open water swimming is a different beast to swimming in a pool.

My advice is respect the water, try to look for a local open water swimming group or triathlon club.

Try the open water swimming association

Or check face book for groups.

Swimming in a group is much safer, far too many people get into trouble in the sea.

The water temperature is just on the cusp of changing due to winter currents.

You can get a reasonable triathlon wetsuit for around one hundred pounds.

For a beginner it's fine.

Body shape isn't as important as fitness, also sighting is a massive part of open water swimming, correct goggle choice and knowledge of tide time's.

Swimming is an amazing way to keep fit but please do so safely.

Any questions please feel free to ask.

My local open water swimming club has just finished for the year,iv got myself a triathlon swimsuit an d earplugs ready for next year so im stuck with the pool for now,im addicted too it

Lot's of the local ow swimmers round here swim right through the winter months some without a wetsuit.

Guess it's about getting used to it.

When it comes to ow swimming I am a fair weather swimmer.

May thru to end of September maybe October.

Inbetween.

Is pool time. "

Im used to the pool but next year is OW,im doing around 250 lengths a week give or take in my local pool,i just pod along at my own pace but lately iv been speeding up(inadvertenly)31 mins for 64 lengths so im chuffed

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

Ack, antidepressant. .....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Ack, antidepressant. ..... "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


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Please please please do it take advantage of your situation, once you have grasped the basics there will be no looking back.

And it could just save your life one day! "

My 6 year old can swim, one of the first classes I ever started her in and I'm going to put her all the way through to lifeguards as well, hopefully she'd be around if I ever fell in water!

It is pretty daunting to start swimming lessons as an adult but it's something I definitely need to do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Technique is the starting point but even then confidence will always be a factor that will play a big part... If you've just watched the swimming in the Para Olympics then you'll realise no matter what your body shape belief and practice will be your best technique...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Technique is the starting point but even then confidence will always be a factor that will play a big part... If you've just watched the swimming in the Para Olympics then you'll realise no matter what your body shape belief and practice will be your best technique...

xx"

Yep

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Body type isn't all that important unless you're heading to the Olympics etc.

FWIW I swam for a club and trained twice a day for a few years in my teens. I'm 6ft6 and have the right kind of body type for swimming fast.

All that said technique and 'feel' for the water are absolutely key and it takes a long time. There are very, very few really good swimmers as adults who weren't very good swimmers by age 5.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm just jealous you go swimming in the sea! I'm a wimp when it comes to the temperature!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm just jealous you go swimming in the sea! I'm a wimp when it comes to the temperature!! "

Bet your not as bad as me. I have to sauna till I'm cooked before I can even brave the chilly indoor heated pool lol

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Don't move your head from side to side.

Imagine if you did that to a boat's rudder. Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle........

Head down. Body straight.

Big toes kissing each other as your feet go up and down from the HIP not the knees.

One arm high over your head like you are pulling a pistol from your pocket and throwing it across the water. Turn hand palm out and SLICE the water as your arm re enters and then paddle it back.

Repeat with other arm.

Blow into water on second stroke and turn head up to breath IN on fourth stroke.

You'll die otherwise

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Have a dry practise of that on the dining room table before you go out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Coordination is the key

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By *hil12Man
over a year ago

devon


"Don't move your head from side to side.

Imagine if you did that to a boat's rudder. Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle........

Head down. Body straight.

Big toes kissing each other as your feet go up and down from the HIP not the knees.

One arm high over your head like you are pulling a pistol from your pocket and throwing it across the water. Turn hand palm out and SLICE the water as your arm re enters and then paddle it back.

Repeat with other arm.

Blow into water on second stroke and turn head up to breath IN on fourth stroke.

You'll die otherwise"

With straight legs?

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