I think it's possible to learn how to tread water etc without an instructor. But strokes wise, to swim longer distance, need good technique. Need to get basics right, and best to learn with an instructor so someone can correct you

+1 on this! 


Besides exercise, it's a valuable life skill that might save somebody's life in the future! 

I haven't go to public pool yet so cannot imagine the take turn. You meant like after swim, for a period of time, then climb up to queue so that others can have chance to swim? I am sorry if I sound ridiculous

I see. How about the control of shower/locker area ? If I remember correctly, that is the only place at pool that is considered risky, not the pool water itself which a lot of people thought it should be

Hi,

Swiming is kinda too easy unless I use some form of water resistent tool for olympic athletes in water. I'm in my 40's. My parents in their 70's swim almost everyday. Due to MCO, they cannot swim these days. Walking is harsh for my mom's knee problems.

Good point. Thanks.

A swimmer friend preparing for Pulau Kapas-Marang crossing in June

I used to swim more because the university had a free pool. I like the fact that swimming allows me to keep my body in shape. Now, due to quarantine, I can't go to the pool, but I would like to go back to it. Still, I like it better than running.

i went to see a doctor specialises in sports injuries before. He told me nothing serious, but i might experience early arthritis since didn't take of it before.

Now i'm taking glucosamine already.

i love swimming as its very relaxing .
only butterfly give me the challenge , but i dont dare to do it becoz many ppl will look at you. its like showing off...

Picked up swimming 5 months ago. Had a personal coach to teach me everything from 0.

Fast forward to present day. I know how to do breastroke and freestyle comfortably. Learning butterfly and backstroke atm.

What I've benefit from swimming? My lower back sore from office work 9 to 5 is gone. My body got toned up. And still in the process of quitting smoking. Never knew i loved swimming that much ever since swimming pool trauma during childhood. My past fear has become my present passion

swimming need to pay ..+_+

Update on my swim journey.

I am having swim training with local club 2 to 3 times a week. I practice on my own about every other days too.

Now, I can do 50m freestyle sprint. I can swim butterfly and i hate backstroke hahah.

During the process, injured shoulder from butterfly. Lower back sprain.
Recovered and into the pool I go again.

Consistency is key and trust the process.
I am working on my turns, underwater and backstroke now and all well i will improve them in future.

50m fly and im blowing bubbles hahah. Still building endurance for continuous laps.
I think probably due to overexertion and new to butterfly in the beginning.
Body flexibility problem.

Warm up usually 500m free or 200m free and 200m IM

I dont stretch after swim. I sleep and eat banana. Haha

My 2km swim is 1h 20 mins

How can I swim faster and still have energy left for running?