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The methods in Freestyle:Made Easy have been proven to simplify the improvement process more than any other.
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Since 1989, Total Immersion Swimming has become a phenomenon among improvement-minded swimmers. TI has become so popular because it is simpler than any alternative; it works with unprecedented dependability and it makes swimming enjoyable and deeply satis
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65 of 65 people found the following review helpful
The book (Total Immersion: The Revolutionary Way To Swim Better, Faster, and Easier) and DVD aren't completely aligned, but do supplement each other well. Actually, I probably wouldn't recommend the DVD without the book.
There are two extremes of swimmers that would likely be interested in this swim method: complete beginners looking to start swimming and experienced swimmers looking to examine this method. Like most, I was somewhere in the middle (after being told by a swim coach that I looked like I was being electrocuted in the water, I thought that this relaxed style of swimming would be a good remedy).
Beginners will instantly see the value; it starts at the very beginning with active floating. Experienced swimmers will need to be prepared to start at the very beginning as well, as Terry Laughlin (correctly) sees a need to break down established patterns of movement in order to build new muscle memory.
My freestyle has become significantly more relaxed. Of course, I still have a long way to go to becoming a proficient distance swimmer (practice, practice, practice), but this video has helped eliminate a lot of bad habits so that the practice is actually beneficial.
One criticism (aside from the somewhat cheesy production): proper flutter kick is nearly ignored. Although it's not the primary source of propulsion for efficient swimmers (e.g., Terry only kicks once per stroke), it's still a significant supplement when wanting to swim fast. It would have been nice to see it addressed more in the video.
There are two extremes of swimmers that would likely be interested in this swim method: complete beginners looking to start swimming and experienced swimmers looking to examine this method. Like most, I was somewhere in the middle (after being told by a swim coach that I looked like I was being electrocuted in the water, I thought that this relaxed style of swimming would be a good remedy).
Beginners will instantly see the value; it starts at the very beginning with active floating. Experienced swimmers will need to be prepared to start at the very beginning as well, as Terry Laughlin (correctly) sees a need to break down established patterns of movement in order to build new muscle memory.
My freestyle has become significantly more relaxed. Of course, I still have a long way to go to becoming a proficient distance swimmer (practice, practice, practice), but this video has helped eliminate a lot of bad habits so that the practice is actually beneficial.
One criticism (aside from the somewhat cheesy production): proper flutter kick is nearly ignored. Although it's not the primary source of propulsion for efficient swimmers (e.g., Terry only kicks once per stroke), it's still a significant supplement when wanting to swim fast. It would have been nice to see it addressed more in the video.
68 of 73 people found the following review helpful
...Too much money for too little product. This overpriced DVD comes in short (about 30 minutes) and cheap. (You're not going to believe the shoddy production values). While it is useful to see good to great swimmers executing Mr. Laughlin's techniques, there is no info on correcting common problems for the rest of us. C'mon Terry, you've been teaching for over 20 years. What about a "5 most common mistakes" section that could help the rest of us along? Also, while it shows the recommended drills, there is surprisingly little on linking the drills to actual swimming. Most of the demonstrations don't show the swimmers even breathing but rather holding their breath as they execute the drills. (Yeah, I know, Sweet Spot - but that hardly shows how to link strokes, particularly for alternate side breathing). Also, unless my DVD player has developed hiccups, the disc itself has got problems - There were a number of stutters and "freezes".
74 of 85 people found the following review helpful
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After reading the TI book and not getting too far, I thought that I'd try the video so I could actually see how the drills should be done. When I unpacked the video I was fairly shocked to see that my not-very-cheap DVD came in an el-cheapo paper slip cover. After loading the DVD I was equally surprised by the cheesy music and videography.
Overall, I think that the content of the video was excellent, but I definitely expected a higher quality production based on the relatively high price tag.
Overall, I think that the content of the video was excellent, but I definitely expected a higher quality production based on the relatively high price tag.
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If you want to Swim get this!!
I learned how to swim and learned how to undo what I learned years ago. Cheesy music but straight to the point and teaches you how to be a better swimmer.
Published 21 hours ago by Jose A. Castro
Method = 5 stars; Book 3-4 stars.
First off, let me say that between the book and the DVD, my stroke has improved incredibly. I swim faster (10 seconds faster in the 400), I dropped two strokes per length (from... Read more
Published 5 months ago by David J. Henning
Good to See along with Book
A friend told me about Total Immersion Swimming and I wanted to learn more about it. I read a book about it but then I wanted to see the strokes in action. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Grad Student
Poor instructional quality
The video is not of instructional quality. It just shows a bunch of swimmers doing different techniques. What's the point of showing so many different swimmers? Read more
Published 10 months ago by SC
Excellent swimming instruction
I bought the DVD for my son, now 13, who the total opposite of "a fish in water". When he swims, he looks like a handicapped child in the middle of a seizure -- no kidding. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Laura Brody
Taught myself to REALLY swim, indefinitely, wow!
I followed each lesson exactly and took my time to really master them, even if it took a week and several pool sessions, and no matter how silly or rudimentary it seemed, and all... Read more
Published 19 months ago by remster
Swim made....easy!!!
I wondered why I would get so tired swimming, and I found out real quick when I watched this video.
Published 23 months ago by A. Lucas
Start's you properly
Good entry for learning the TI technique. The underwater photography helps. Slow motion clips are required to allow the eye to dwell and the mind to absorb the image. Read more
Published on March 18, 2010 by H. Shourie
It works!
During my life, I had never good experience with swim. But, a year ago, I began to swim and I've been trying to do it well. Read more
Published on March 10, 2010 by A. Oliveira
this technique works even for the nonswimmer
This is not just for triathletes. As someone who flailed wildly about in the water after a mere 20 feet, I was skeptical that I would make progress. Read more
Published on December 29, 2009 by Allison
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