There you go:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Chin+Woo+...tAgQQ_BIIgQEwDg

That's my swim result yesterday swimming at my house pool 1km non-stop, any pro out there mind giving me suggestion on how to improve my swim?

I wish I can record video, maybe need to ask someone to help me record my swim.

Did you wash and dry it immediately, mine don't have the problem coz I always dry it under the fan lol

My fastest freestyle non-stop for 1km is 33min and I'm 174cm tall, is it still quite slow? My goal is aiming within 25 minutes in future

Coz I'm planning to participate in swimathon, but with this speed I think I will be the last one to reach the end

I haven't decide which one to participate yet, for now I'm just getting myself ready for any swimathon. Yeah but last time I check the 5km swim, most people managed to finish within 2hrs. So I was like better don't take it for granted even though there is enough time

hmm no idea, might consider getting a new one?

I would suggest go for speedo, arena, tyr, the good one might be slightly expensive but for starter buy a cheaper model. The cheaper branded goggles usually cost the same compare to those normal brand. You can also go to SportsDirect shops, their swimming goggles are cheaper than official speedo outlets.

On a side note, you will know if the goggles are suitable for you by doing this test:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A7bfj8EwPk

Yeah sometimes I swim while it is raining, coz it rains while im in the middle of my swim workouts might as well continue all the way. As long as the thunder dun strike the pool and I dun become BBQ I guess is fine.

I don't think you can get in Malaysia, maybe use a normal rope instead?

It tried the Speedo Futura Biofuse it isn't good, at least for my face structure...

I'm using Speedo vanquisher which is one of their flagship goggles, which fit my eye perfectly however I don't see them selling this model anymore.

I think you need to work on your stroke synchronization and balance, it is very normal when you start leaning freestyle. For centre snorkel is not a compulsory thing to have because in early days people learn to swim without the snorkels as well. You only need one if you are really serious on getting your forms right, for casual swim not sure if you really need one.

I would recommend speedo or finis brand. They are known to make equipments for competitive swimming, if you dont have the budget you can live with snorkel pipe or even cheaper method, buy few straws and connect them together... .

The way I learn is using 2,4,6-beat kicks and pace yourself when to rotate and breath.
For example: 4-beat kicks, left hand sweep, right leg kick once follow by left leg then repeat the same thing on the opposite limbs and repeat. There you create the pace, then rotate and breath for every 4 strokes.

another thing is to practice on your neck flexibility by doing rotating stretches on your neck.

Also there is another thing you try with your board, put between your thigh and use it as a pull buoy, it will provide support without kicking your legs to stay floating and in the mean time you can focus on your hand and breathing.


This post has been edited by Vincentccw: Jan 24 2017, 05:06 PM

It is quite misleading lol, no matter what is your body fat is you will still be able to swim under water,
there are two ways, if you wish to swim underwater for short period of time, just exhale most of the air you have in your body. It is the air that keeps your body floats. The second ways to learn to perform dolphin kick and body undulation to push your body into water. The excess air will still force your body to float and you just have to undulate your body back in to water.

You are welcome lol

I don't really agree though, it is all about whether a person is being train and learn the proper swimming techniques. Yes a fat person can float better than lean people but that would be pointless if one doesn't equipped with proper swimming techniques, the person might only last for 10 mins in the water and await for people rescue after that. Take Olympic swimmers for example, they are mostly lean and muscular people....

Found a swimming lessons from Swimon, below are their fee structures

Fee (excluding pool entry):
1.5 hr Session one to one with video analysis (121 +Video Analysis 1,5Hour) - rm150.
1.0 hr session one to one without video analysis (121 - 1hour )- rm120.
1.5 hr session one to two without video analysis (122 - 1,5Hour) - rm150 (i.e rm75 each pax)

4 Lessons Pack (excluding pool entry)
4x 1.5 hr Session one to one with two video analysis (121 + 2 Video Analysis 1,5Hour) - rm450.
4x 1.0 hr session one to one without video analysis (121 - 1hour )- rm300.
4x 1.5 hr session one to two without video analysis (122 - 1,5Hour) - rm450 (i.e rm425 each pax)

Details:
http://www.swimon.my/swimming-lessons-121--122.html

So anyone interested?

Yeah the video analysis is really interesting, I want to apply that actually