[Topcarbon]

my Apple Watch is dying and I am looking to replace it either with another apple, or with a more swim focussed watch. I ride my bike, lift weights, swim, walk, and interface with my apple phone. Anysuggestions? or just stay with the Apple Watch as its the most versatile?

[chassis]

Originally Posted by Topcarbon

my Apple Watch is dying and I am looking to replace it either with another apple, or with a more swim focussed watch. I ride my bike, lift weights, swim, walk, and interface with my apple phone. Anysuggestions? or just stay with the Apple Watch as its the most versatile?

Two months ago I got a new Garmin Forerunner 965. The decision prioritized swimming-focused functionality. I am satisfied with the swimming (and biking, and running and more) statistics, watch hardware, app and website. Strong recommend.

[chassis]

2,000 yds, good swim.

Personal best 200yd training time of 3:04. I had the lane to myself most of the time.

I haven’t graduated to negative splits yet, and my 200yd times increase (I get slower) as my workout continues.

My brother the Boston marathoner encourages negative splits which means a slower pace at the start of the workout, gradually getting faster with each 200. Easy to say, harder to do!

[Topcarbon]

negative splits is very difficult. requires a lot of trust in yourself and capabilities to go faster. I usually just want to beat myself up from the word ¨go"

[chassis]

Originally Posted by Topcarbon

I just started swimming a month ago
I was diagnosed with two herniated discs in my lower back and it was pinching my sciatica nerve. Pain for almost a year.
I was stubborn and didn't listen to my pt. I started stretching (cobra) and swimming six weeks ago. Today I swam a pb 4,000 meters at 2:00/100 meters. I have been working weights(three times a week). glad to have found this thread. I was resisting the thought of surgery(/again) but was not being proactive in my recovery. I finally said to myself I need to do something to take away this debilitating pain, swimming and stretching was the ticket. I only wish I had done it sooner.

Great story and welcome to the thread.

I have a damaged lumbar disc and swimming is the best thing for it. Gentle, repeated twisting and flexing of the spine combined with muscle strengthening in the lumbar area results in good flexibility and reduced frequency of discomfort; mild when it does occur.

[Topcarbon]

Originally Posted by chassis

Great story and welcome to the thread.

I have a damaged lumbar disc and swimming is the best thing for it. Gentle, repeated twisting and flexing of the spine combined with muscle strengthening in the lumbar area results in good flexibility and reduced frequency of discomfort; mild when it does occur.

Yes! I am finally experiencing relief after a year of pain every day. I dont have a swimming background so I was a bit intimidated but I am more comfortable with each swim

[chassis]

Originally Posted by Topcarbon

Yes! I am finally experiencing relief after a year of pain every day. I dont have a swimming background so I was a bit intimidated but I am more comfortable with each swim

Way to go! My wife did not have a swimming background and now she puts more weekly hours in the pool than I do!

Swimming is a great whole-body activity that delivers both cardio and strength benefits.

[Topcarbon]

Originally Posted by chassis

Way to go! My wife did not have a swimming background and now she puts more weekly hours in the pool than I do!

Swimming is a great whole-body activity that delivers both cardio and strength benefits.

My wife paid me one of the highest compliments
She said I look really smooth and elegant in the water. Compared to when I started, I was gasping for air, drinking a gallon of water, floundering. I have come a long way in a short amount of time. Shows the deeper the motivation, the higher the commitment

I will try some intervals mixed in with some distance this week.

[chassis]

I like to watch swimming videos from time to time, mainly Olympic swimmers for example Michael Phelps. I like to see what an efficient swimming stroke looks like and it helps me make improvements.

[MyZ4Coupe]

Had a really good swim last night... We did a warmup and then groups of shorter sprint sets with 200m pull sets in between. Ie first was 4 75's then 200 pull then 6 50's etc.

Some kick then we did 12 25's alternating between off the block as fast as possible and easy swim back. I have improved my 25m from 16-17s down to 12-13s roughly so I am really happy about that. I think a better streamline, stronger kick and pull along with maintaining form while going max effort has made the difference. Also taking just a couple breaths rather than every other. I think with some practice I could do it on one breath.

[chassis]

Originally Posted by MyZ4Coupe

Had a really good swim last night... We did a warmup and then groups of shorter sprint sets with 200m pull sets in between. Ie first was 4 75's then 200 pull then 6 50's etc.

Some kick then we did 12 25's alternating between off the block as fast as possible and easy swim back. I have improved my 25m from 16-17s down to 12-13s roughly so I am really happy about that. I think a better streamline, stronger kick and pull along with maintaining form while going max effort has made the difference. Also taking just a couple breaths rather than every other. I think with some practice I could do it on one breath.

Well done!

Agree that streamlining is important. As is push off the wall. I have been told that you are never going as fast in the water as you are immediately after pushing off the wall. Makes sense, and is an area where time can be improved.

[chassis]

2,000 yards, good swim. Personal best time for 200yds, for the first 200. Slower times later in the workout!

[MyZ4Coupe]

Another good swim this morning. Pushed myself harder today. We did about 2500m. Also clocked a best time of 1:25 for a 100 free 🙂

[MyZ4Coupe]

Last swim tonight before we head out of town for a week to visit family. Felt strong although I was a bit late and was scrambling for the first few laps, watch came undone and I almost had it fall off haha

[Topcarbon]

i picked up my Fenix 8 pro and some waterproof swimming headphones. I am looking forward to getting in the pool and tracking my progress

[chassis]

Originally Posted by Topcarbon

i picked up my Fenix 8 pro and some waterproof swimming headphones. I am looking forward to getting in the pool and tracking my progress

I am interested to read your review on the headphones.

[eliphil]

I’ve spent some time in Florida and the best part is swimming 5 days a week.

[chassis]

Originally Posted by eliphil

I’ve spent some time in Florida and the best part is swimming 5 days a week.

Agreed! I was swimming every day for a while in January, in an outdoor lap pool. It was excellent. Much more enjoyable than in an indoor pool facility.

[Topcarbon]

Originally Posted by chassis

Agreed! I was swimming every day for a while in January, in an outdoor lap pool. It was excellent. Much more enjoyable than in an indoor pool facility.

I dont know which is better, but swimming here in Cabo and Vallarta is pretty hard to beat.

[Topcarbon]

Originally Posted by chassis

I am interested to read your review on the headphones.

Once I get them and try them out, I will give a thorough review. I know that music makes a difference in cycling and running. No reason it shouldn't have the same effect. Big thing is water and electronics have a short coming(LOL)

[chassis]

2,000 yds, good swim. Personal best 200yd time of 3:04. 2 swimmers in the lane most of the time, and a third swimmer for 20 minutes.

[Topcarbon]

Finally received my headphones. oh my god, these things make the swim amazing. Only works in mp3 not Bluetooth under water. They work perfect and the sound quality is terrific. I swam 1:10:00 today I I enjoyed it so much. Did my pr in 100 mts, 400, and 1000 at 17 minutes. I haven’t swum too long so the combination of fitness and motivation(Music) was money well spent