Swimmers club

[Geo]

Just a sharing to fellow swimmers here who really enjoy swimming here - if you can swim 200m continuously and interested to improve / refine your freestyle strokes, can consider to do video analysis with SwimSmooth (https://www.swimsmoothsg.com/)

 

Weeks ago, done a session with them. Though quite pricy about $200, but the analysed results and advises given have improved my swim tremendously. Please note, this is not for hanky panky with the coaches.

[begleitung]

Thank you, unfortunately i cannot even do just 100 m without stopping. 

[Geo]

Dont give up mate, you will get better when do more adjustment to your swim then. Last year used to be like you too, then thanks to youtube and those training squads to observe their swimming strokes.

 

加油喔! 💪😄 

[begleitung]

On 10/16/2021 at 7:45 AM, Geo said:

Dont give up mate, you will get better when do more adjustment to your swim then. Last year used to be like you too, then thanks to youtube and those training squads to observe their swimming strokes.

 

加油喔! 💪😄 

Thank you. Will work on improving the stamina and strokes. 
 

will check out the link above too. Cheers!!

[begleitung]

On 10/15/2021 at 9:21 PM, Geo said:

Just a sharing to fellow swimmers here who really enjoy swimming here - if you can swim 200m continuously and interested to improve / refine your freestyle strokes, can consider to do video analysis with SwimSmooth (https://www.swimsmoothsg.com/)

 

Weeks ago, done a session with them. Though quite pricy about $200, but the analysed results and advises given have improved my swim tremendously. Please note, this is not for hanky panky with the coaches.

How did you find out about them?

[Marrieddecent]

Hi

 

trying to swim butterfly for 50m. But so far only manage ard 30 to 40m. Any tips? 

[axefactor]

On 10/19/2021 at 10:52 AM, Marrieddecent said:

Hi

 

trying to swim butterfly for 50m. But so far only manage ard 30 to 40m. Any tips? 

Butterfly is a hip driven stoke and requires a strong core, a proper arm pull and proper coordination to move efficiently through the water.

Trying building up your core strength first by practicing butterfly kicks with a kick board.

[zzzzzzzz]

Looking for a swim coach, weekdays, anyone know of one? 

[Marrieddecent]

On 10/19/2021 at 11:12 AM, axefactor said:

Butterfly is a hip driven stoke and requires a strong core, a proper arm pull and proper coordination to move efficiently through the water.

Trying building up your core strength first by practicing butterfly kicks with a kick board.

Thank you!!

[mesmerizedglobal]

On 10/20/2021 at 3:09 PM, zzzzzzzz said:

Looking for a swim coach, weekdays, anyone know of one? 

Nowadays coaches do their training/classes in their own pools or in private pools due to restrictions. I know of swimming academy who offers one-on-one lessons. They may refer you to the best location they have. Let me know if keen. PM me.

[begleitung]

Any1 swimming soon? 

[Guest asdf]

Anyone knows if Woodland Swimming Complex has training pool?

[axefactor]

On 10/23/2021 at 4:48 PM, Guest asdf said:

Anyone knows if Woodland Swimming Complex has training pool?

If I'm not wrong, all public swimming pools have training pools except for Serangoon Swimming Complex.

[ZackyBoi]

On 10/23/2021 at 4:48 PM, Guest asdf said:

Anyone knows if Woodland Swimming Complex has training pool?

Yah there is

[begleitung]

I wonder what’s the best brand of swimwear?

[axefactor]

On 10/26/2021 at 2:32 AM, begleitung said:

I wonder what’s the best brand of swimwear?

Arena. Best for serious swimmers.

[begleitung]

On 10/26/2021 at 10:32 AM, axefactor said:

Arena. Best for serious swimmers.

Cool, thank u 4 the recommendation. 
 

recently i saw someone wearing puma jammers which i thought was nice too. Have not seen them sold locally. 

[axefactor]

On 10/26/2021 at 10:43 AM, begleitung said:

Cool, thank u 4 the recommendation. 
 

recently i saw someone wearing puma jammers which i thought was nice too. Have not seen them sold locally. 

Mostly sold online. There are two types of swim jammers for casual swimmers and competitive ones. The competitive ones have a different material, are super tight and cost way more than the regular ones. They can run into the hundreds. My Japanese speedo jammer cost over a hundred dollars after shipping.

[begleitung]

On 10/26/2021 at 11:19 AM, axefactor said:

Mostly sold online. There are two types of swim jammers for casual swimmers and competitive ones. The competitive ones have a different material, are super tight and cost way more than the regular ones. They can run into the hundreds. My Japanese speedo jammer cost over a hundred dollars after shipping.

Amazing. Do u do competitive swimming?

[axefactor]

On 10/26/2021 at 12:50 PM, begleitung said:

Amazing. Do u do competitive swimming?

Used to

[begleitung]

Cool. No wonder u r so fit. 

[axefactor]

On 10/26/2021 at 1:59 PM, begleitung said:

Cool. No wonder u r so fit. 

Not as fit as I used to be. More input than output LOL

[begleitung]

On 10/26/2021 at 2:08 PM, axefactor said:

Not as fit as I used to be. More input than output LOL

Still very hott. Lol

[axefactor]

On 10/26/2021 at 2:37 PM, begleitung said:

Still very hott. Lol

haha..i thank you for your kind comments. Will have to work harder to meet that standard again.

[begleitung]

On 10/26/2021 at 2:45 PM, axefactor said:

haha..i thank you for your kind comments. Will have to work harder to meet that standard again.

See you at the pool!!

[axefactor]

On 10/26/2021 at 2:47 PM, begleitung said:

See you at the pool!!

i don't swim much at public pools anymore as it's hard to get slots

[begleitung]

Actually it’s easy to get slots if you know what time to book, lol

[axefactor]

On 10/26/2021 at 4:27 PM, begleitung said:

Actually it’s easy to get slots if you know what time to book, lol

I only like to swim evenings but most these slots are quickly taken up.

[begleitung]

Inless you want to swim spontaneously, the slots are hard to find on the day itself. If not, it’s not a problem. But Sounds like u have alternative pools anyway, so make use of the membership. ; )

[G_M]

Get back to the topic!

 

This is not your personal chat! 

 

GO PM Each other !

[luckyboy90]

On 10/20/2021 at 3:09 PM, zzzzzzzz said:

Looking for a swim coach, weekdays, anyone know of one? 

tele @ lonelyboi90

[Hengheng]

On 10/31/2021 at 2:12 PM, luckyboy90 said:

On 10/31/2021 at 2:12 PM, luckyboy90 said:

tele @ lonelyboi90

Leave a message on telegram : pm me

 

Edited November 30, 2021 by Hengheng

[begleitung]

Wonder why some people stop swimming when it rains. 
 

u r already wet anyway, lol

[axefactor]

On 11/19/2021 at 9:40 PM, begleitung said:

Wonder why some people stop swimming when it rains. 
 

u r already wet anyway, lol

Simple reason. When it rains, there's the perception that the water gets colder or they fear lightning strikes. For me, the sound when the rain hits the water is just simply enthralling

[Maxim]

On 11/20/2021 at 9:02 PM, axefactor said:

Simple reason. When it rains, there's the perception that the water gets colder or they fear lightning strikes. For me, the sound when the rain hits the water is just simply enthralling

 

I actually find it theruputic to swim in rain..  When u above water the rain pounding on ur head n back but once underwater,  a sense of peace.. 

[begleitung]

Agree with axel and maxim. I think it’s fun to swim in the rain. 
 

maybe some are scared to be struck by lightning when it rains, lol

[begleitung]

On 11/4/2021 at 1:44 AM, Hengheng said:

 

R u a swim coach?

[1Fliegendlehrer]

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Edited July 6, 2022 by 1Fliegendlehrer

[Hengheng]

On 11/29/2021 at 4:20 PM, begleitung said:

R u a swim coach?

Yes I am

[1Fliegendlehrer]

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Edited July 6, 2022 by 1Fliegendlehrer

[WesternSun]

On 11/19/2021 at 5:40 AM, begleitung said:

Wonder why some people stop swimming when it rains. 
 

u r already wet anyway, lol

Answering an old question. The main reason is safety. My life guard friends told me that when it rains hard to a point where they could not see under the water surface, they could not see if anyone is drowning. Hence, it's not safe for swimming. 

[begleitung]

On 2/14/2022 at 3:58 AM, WesternSun said:

Answering an old question. The main reason is safety. My life guard friends told me that when it rains hard to a point where they could not see under the water surface, they could not see if anyone is drowning. Hence, it's not safe for swimming. 

Interesting. Thank u. 
 

i suppose it is understandable when the rain is heavy. Some stop when it’s just drizzling. 

[Marrieddecent]

On 2/12/2022 at 7:33 AM, 1Fliegendlehrer said:

Looking for swim buddies

 

I swim regularly ntu alumni club opposite buona vista mrt. Its a 25m pool. 

 

If you keen to swim with me, i can sign in 3guest to swim or gym foc. 

 

Tele @BrainySmurf

Cool. When do u swim normally? I can join u if timing match.

[applepear]

Hi, I am looking for a swimming coach to do stroke correction for breast stroke, and teach freestyle and butterfly (If possible). Preferably in the North area - SAFRA Yishun or Woodlands Swimming Pool. I am willing to pay the instructor fees. Thank you!

[bluerunner]

On 2/20/2022 at 2:10 PM, applepear said:

Hi, I am looking for a swimming coach to do stroke correction for breast stroke, and teach freestyle and butterfly (If possible). Preferably in the North area - SAFRA Yishun or Woodlands Swimming Pool. I am willing to pay the instructor fees. Thank you!

You could Google. You may find more there. Also look out for ActiveSG website. I remember there is a listing of coaches and their locations. 
Good luck. 

[Spacegaga]

On 10/19/2021 at 10:52 AM, Marrieddecent said:

Hi

 

trying to swim butterfly for 50m. But so far only manage ard 30 to 40m. Any tips? 

sounds like you are doing a pretty good job already with the strokes if you can cover 30-40m... I do find the time you break the surface for breath is much shorter than other strokes so it is easier to run out of breath, so perhaps now somehow you need to learn to regulate your personal breathing first before you can do further; try swimming slower, less frantic, to give yourself more time to focus on your breath... I am not a coach, and never had one, I just watched how others swim and learned from watching. And so that breathing thing was somethng I had struggled with before also... Now I swim all 4 strokes quite proficiently (not sure how correct my strokes are but I am able to swim laps quite easily so i suppose i am doing them ok), although can't do that many laps of butterfly continuously

[Marrieddecent]

On 2/21/2022 at 9:43 AM, Spacegaga said:

sounds like you are doing a pretty good job already with the strokes if you can cover 30-40m... I do find the time you break the surface for breath is much shorter than other strokes so it is easier to run out of breath, so perhaps now somehow you need to learn to regulate your personal breathing first before you can do further; try swimming slower, less frantic, to give yourself more time to focus on your breath... I am not a coach, and never had one, I just watched how others swim and learned from watching. And so that breathing thing was somethng I had struggled with before also... Now I swim all 4 strokes quite proficiently (not sure how correct my strokes are but I am able to swim laps quite easily so i suppose i am doing them ok), although can't do that many laps of butterfly continuously

Thanks. I managed to swim a full 50m butterfly non stop.. now aiming for 4 laps with interval in between. 

[begleitung]

How about tumble turn? Do you breathe out just before turning and blow hard as you dive down?

[Kars]

On 2/20/2022 at 2:10 PM, applepear said:

Hi, I am looking for a swimming coach to do stroke correction for breast stroke, and teach freestyle and butterfly (If possible). Preferably in the North area - SAFRA Yishun or Woodlands Swimming Pool. I am willing to pay the instructor fees. Thank you!

 

Activesg website got plenty of coach resumes, even with coach photos:

https://www.myactivesg.com/sports/find-a-coach

[begleitung]

Wonder if anyone tried any of the listed coaches