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by: Terry Laughlin List Price: $16.00 Amazon.com's Price: $10.88 You Save: $5.12 (32%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 9 to 12 days
Dewey Decimal Number: 797.21 EAN: 9780743253437 ISBN: 0743253434 Label: Fireside Manufacturer: Fireside Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 320 Publication Date: January 08, 2004 Publisher: Fireside Sales Rank: 2821 Studio: Fireside Accessories: Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: Swim better -- and enjoy every lap -- with Total Immersion! Terry Laughlin, the world's #1 authority on swimming success, has made his unique approach even easier for anyone to master. Whether you're an accomplished swimmer or have always found swimming to be a struggle, Total Immersion will show you that it's mindful fluid movement -- not athletic ability -- that will turn you into an efficient swimmer. This new edition of the bestselling Total Immersion features: A thoughtfully choreographed series of skill drills -- practiced in the mindful spirit of yoga -- that can help anyone swim more enjoyably A holistic approach to becoming one with the water and to developing a swimming style that's always comfortable Simple but thorough guidance on how to improve fitness and form A complementary land-and-water program for achieving a strong and supple body at any age Based on more than thirty years of teaching, coaching, and research, Total Immersion has dramatically improved the physical and mental experience of swimming for thousands of people of all ages and abilities. Amazon.com Review: Masters swimmer and acclaimed coach Terry Laughlin has taught thousands to swim more efficiently in the workshops he has given across the United States. In his book Laughlin details simple, step-by-step drills emphasizing the importance of technique and an innovative workout regimen. Average Rating:
 Rating: - informativeThis book is a good reference for both beginners and advanced swimmers. Explains the science behind swimming in a technical yet simple manner that is easy to understand. I will recommend this to people interested in anything to do with swimming. Rating:  - Way too long and wordyThis book is way too long and way too wordy. It could easily be about 1/4 the size. I think the content is fine, but quite tedious to read all the babble to get to the point. Also, the book is far too light on illustrations. I recommend skipping this book and get the DVD. Rating:  - Better Technique = Better SwimmingI'm not a big swimmer, but I heard so much about this book that I had to check it out- and I'm glad I did. This book will save a lot of people who are trying to learn to swim better a lot of time. Here's why: -the book concentrates on swimming technique, correct position, and how you're suppose to feel in the water -the book gives you drills to reinforce the most efficient way to swim -the book is very scientific and the info is based on hydrodynamics The book ... Read More Rating:  - Product not receivedCommited date of delivery: 22nd Aug 2008. Today is 30th Aug 2008. Product not yet recd. Rating: - Solid drills that definitely workI am by far much more of a runner than a swimmer and swimming has always been perplexing and a little frustrating for me. I could knock out a half marathon, but swimming 50 yds left me winded and blue in the face. I committed myself to doing the drills wholeheartedly for the last month instead of just swimming laps. I've only been through about half the drills and this morning I decided to swim a lap to see if I had improved. It was like magic! (okay, maybe not so much magic, but still impressive!) ... Read More |
