begleitung Posted June 9, 2020 Author Posted June 9, 2020 4 hours ago, wenkai said: swimming under 40s(50m) consider good for leisure swimmer? Isn’t this quite fast? Quote
davlim76 Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 2 hours ago, axefactor said: Argh...all this talk about Swimming is making my butt itch to go back to the water..lol...damn the virus! Yeah i miss wearing my tight low rise trunks to swim. That feeling of the sun, breeze and water on your body. And showering in the open shower after swim. Quote
davlim76 Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 I find that I don't have good stamina. I can do max 30 laps freestyle in about 40-45 mins. Considered very slow leisurely swim. I think i tumble & roll too much when I turn my head to breathe. It makes me waste alot of energy. I see some people can swim 50 m in like 30+/40 strokes whereas I counted myself I need like 50+ strokes for 50m. Something about my kicking or strokes needs improvement? Quote
begleitung Posted June 9, 2020 Author Posted June 9, 2020 Could it be that you lift your head too high out of the water when breathing? One eye should still be in the water when you turn sideways to breathe. Quote
axefactor Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 16 minutes ago, begleitung said: Could it be that you lift your head too high out of the water when breathing? One eye should still be in the water when you turn sideways to breathe. Yes, that's the common mistake of most swimmers, sinking legs due to incorrect breathing Quote
davlim76 Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 22 minutes ago, begleitung said: Could it be that you lift your head too high out of the water when breathing? One eye should still be in the water when you turn sideways to breathe. Probably. Its almost like my entire upper body is turning when i turn my head to breathe. And yes sinking legs also an issue. Quote
begleitung Posted June 9, 2020 Author Posted June 9, 2020 1 hour ago, axefactor said: Yes, that's the common mistake of most swimmers, sinking legs due to incorrect breathing How do you overcome sinking legs? Quote
axefactor Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 25 minutes ago, begleitung said: How do you overcome sinking legs? kick using your thighs and also don't lift up your head to breath. Quote
morningglory Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 43 minutes ago, begleitung said: How do you overcome sinking legs? when you're not breathing, keep your head in a neutral position, slightly tucked (eyes looking at the black lines). when you're turning to take a breath, imagine resting your ear on your upper arm Quote
axefactor Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 Morningglory will make a good swimming buddy from what I observe. Quote
morningglory Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, axefactor said: Morningglory will make a good swimming buddy from what I observe. haha thanks. i used to watch alot of videos Quote
axefactor Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 1 hour ago, morningglory said: haha thanks. i used to watch alot of videos Yes, I do that very often too. How good are you in plunging from the starting blocks? Quote
morningglory Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, axefactor said: Yes, I do that very often too. How good are you in plunging from the starting blocks? decent. not like how the professionals do it but at least i dont land on my stomach haha. so i enter the water relatively straight at an angle Quote
davlim76 Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 Question: are hand paddles & float (between thighs) help correct the stroke and body posture? Re: kicking from the thighs, u mean instead of bending at the knees? The whole leg is straightened? Quote
davlim76 Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 Question: are hand paddles & float (between thighs) help correct the stroke and body posture? Re: kicking from the thighs, u mean instead of bending at the knees? The whole leg is straightened? Quote
axefactor Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, morningglory said: decent. not like how the professionals do it but at least i dont land on my stomach haha. so i enter the water relatively straight at an angle Same. I much prefer doing backstroke starts. Quote
morningglory Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 1 minute ago, axefactor said: Same. I much prefer doing backstroke starts. i dont like back stroke so i dont do them haha Quote
axefactor Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 16 minutes ago, morningglory said: i dont like back stroke so i dont do them haha Haha..ok. I suppose that you are pretty good with butterfly? Quote
morningglory Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, axefactor said: Haha..ok. I suppose that you are pretty good with butterfly? not too bad. havent done butterfly in a long time Quote
axefactor Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, morningglory said: not too bad. havent done butterfly in a long time Doesn’t matter as Long as you know that you can still do a decent one. It’s actually quite nice to find that there’s someone who’s knowledgeable in Swimming techniques. Quote
morningglory Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, axefactor said: Doesn’t matter as Long as you know that you can still do a decent one. It’s actually quite nice to find that there’s someone who’s knowledgeable in Swimming techniques. yeah it's nice to know someone else too Quote
axefactor Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 With Covid-19 stopping us from swimming, how are you guys keeping yourself fit? It's hard for me to keep myself from putting on some extra fats on my tummy even with cycling. Probably need to do more body weight exercises. enthuboy_93 1 Quote
notd Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 1 hour ago, axefactor said: With Covid-19 stopping us from swimming, how are you guys keeping yourself fit? It's hard for me to keep myself from putting on some extra fats on my tummy even with cycling. Probably need to do more body weight exercises. I doubt you'd be that far off in terms of physique. You've got a great body :D. Quote
axefactor Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 56 minutes ago, notd said: I doubt you'd be that far off in terms of physique. You've got a great body :D. haha...u doubt wrongly....u will be amazed what chocolates can do enthuboy_93 1 Quote
JYAG-sim Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 2 hours ago, axefactor said: With Covid-19 stopping us from swimming, how are you guys keeping yourself fit? It's hard for me to keep myself from putting on some extra fats on my tummy even with cycling. Probably need to do more body weight exercises. I've resumed jogging but it's not as frequent as the gym and swim sessions for fear that the pain in my knees (sciatic) will return. After each jog, I just continue with some static exercises. Man, I really miss swimming. Quote
yuquidam Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, JYAG-sim said: I've resumed jogging but it's not as frequent as the gym and swim sessions for fear that the pain in my knees (sciatic) will return. After each jog, I just continue with some static exercises. Man, I really miss swimming. Me too man! Swimming is a great and relaxing way to get or maintain those pecs. And the nice sexy tan line. Now like bloody steam or white chicken...hiaz! Edited June 13, 2020 by yuquidam Quote
axefactor Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 1 hour ago, JYAG-sim said: I've resumed jogging but it's not as frequent as the gym and swim sessions for fear that the pain in my knees (sciatic) will return. After each jog, I just continue with some static exercises. Man, I really miss swimming. Swimming is still the best all round exercise that is non impact. 1 hour ago, yuquidam said: Me too man! Swimming is a great and relaxing way to get or maintain those pecs. And the nice sexy tan line. Now like bloody steam or white chicken...hiaz! Haha..i think most of us are quite fair already. But it has its merits. Look at those Korean boys...they look good with fair skin. Maybe I should stay fair too. After all, no one is going to see my tanline since it's hidden most of the time. 😂 yuquidam 1 Quote
JYAG-sim Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 1 hour ago, yuquidam said: Me too man! Swimming is a great and relaxing way to get or maintain those pecs. And the nice sexy tan line. Now like bloody steam or white chicken...hiaz! 21 minutes ago, axefactor said: Haha..i think most of us are quite fair already. But it has its merits. Look at those Korean boys...they look good with fair skin. Maybe I should stay fair too. After all, no one is going to see my tanline since it's hidden most of the time. 😂 Have to agree with @yuquidam on the great way to tone up the body, at least. That weekly routine of swimming up to 3 times a week didn't seem like a hassle, but I managed to lose a good 5 kg unknowingly and my body looked more toned. But me no like fair skin leh. I saw my legs yesterday before my jog and I was kinda put off by the fairness. Think I literally went, "Eeee! Why so fair?" @axefactor I would go for dark-skinned or tanned skin anytime. Maybe this is why I find Malay and Thai guys so appealing yuquidam 1 Quote
axefactor Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, JYAG-sim said: Have to agree with @yuquidam on the great way to tone up the body, at least. That weekly routine of swimming up to 3 times a week didn't seem like a hassle, but I managed to lose a good 5 kg unknowingly and my body looked more toned. But me no like fair skin leh. I saw my legs yesterday before my jog and I was kinda put off by the fairness. Think I literally went, "Eeee! Why so fair?" @axefactor I would go for dark-skinned or tanned skin anytime. Maybe this is why I find Malay and Thai guys so appealing i tan far too easily and it stays for months...so my tan line is still very visible. Most people would consider me not fair at all but I'm now fair by my own standards Quote
JYAG-sim Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, axefactor said: i tan far too easily and it stays for months...so my tan line is still very visible. Most people would consider me not fair at all but I'm now fair by my own standards Reminds me of the times I enjoyed tanning till I was mistaken for a Malay guy on the bus on one occasion. Luckily I understood briefly what the makcik said and replied her in a mix of English and Malay. But nowadays, it's swim then a short tan after applying sunblock, and I'm done. Quote
axefactor Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, JYAG-sim said: Reminds me of the times I enjoyed tanning till I was mistaken for a Malay guy on the bus on one occasion. Luckily I understood briefly what the makcik said and replied her in a mix of English and Malay. But nowadays, it's swim then a short tan after applying sunblock, and I'm done. i don't stay at the swimming complex to tan. It's just training and then leaving the pool for me. I'm not used to lying down and doing nothing in the sun. lol Quote
bluerunner Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 Thanks for setting up this page. Wish the pool will be reopened soon. Quote
yuquidam Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 (edited) Yeah!! Finally, this Friday 19 June all sports and swimming facilities will open! Believe Katong & other pools will be packed with twitching kkj Edited June 15, 2020 by yuquidam Quote
morningglory Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 51 minutes ago, yuquidam said: Yeah!! Finally, this Friday 19 June all sports and swimming facilities will open! Believe Katong & Delta pools will be packed with twitching kkj delta pool close since late last year la lol yuquidam 1 Quote
axefactor Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 Good to hear the good news that the pools will be open this Friday! Gonna head down for a dip provided that there would be no complications arising from quotas. And I believe that you cannot use the shower facilities there. And that means less females Swimming there. Quote
begleitung Posted June 15, 2020 Author Posted June 15, 2020 On 6/9/2020 at 8:10 PM, axefactor said: kick using your thighs and also don't lift up your head to breath. Thank you Quote
begleitung Posted June 15, 2020 Author Posted June 15, 2020 On 6/9/2020 at 8:28 PM, morningglory said: when you're not breathing, keep your head in a neutral position, slightly tucked (eyes looking at the black lines). when you're turning to take a breath, imagine resting your ear on your upper arm Thank you Hopefully it will be clear on the pool crowd control etc. Quote
bluerunner Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 7 hours ago, axefactor said: Good to hear the good news that the pools will be open this Friday! Gonna head down for a dip provided that there would be no complications arising from quotas. And I believe that you cannot use the shower facilities there. And that means less females Swimming there. Changing room is just for changing? If it’s opening on Fri, I think there will sure be crowd. Everyone will rush there for sure. Quote
begleitung Posted June 15, 2020 Author Posted June 15, 2020 They will not even allow the use of changing room, the last i heard. We will see. i think everything will be crowded this Friday/ weekend. Quote
bluerunner Posted June 16, 2020 Posted June 16, 2020 3 hours ago, begleitung said: They will not even allow the use of changing room, the last i heard. We will see. i think everything will be crowded this Friday/ weekend. Then how to change? Strip outside and change ah? No woman there I don’t mind. Hahaa Quote
begleitung Posted June 16, 2020 Author Posted June 16, 2020 33 minutes ago, bluerunner said: Then how to change? Strip outside and change ah? No woman there I don’t mind. Hahaa https://www.tnp.sg/sports/swimming/gearing-safe-return-swimming-pool-phase-2 old news but it will answer ur question 4 now. lets update each other here when we hear more. Quote
bluerunner Posted June 16, 2020 Posted June 16, 2020 From the article, SSC expect pool users to wear swimming trunks underneath their pants shorts before going to pool. That’s ok. And SSC also expect pool users to wear their (wet) swimming g trunks underneath their pants /shorts after swim?! All wet? Halloooooo? 😱🤬 Seriously? Which brainy think of this? Surely never go swimming before or never take public transport before? 🙈 Speechless. averageguy 1 Quote
begleitung Posted June 16, 2020 Author Posted June 16, 2020 The article also stated: „ Elite athletes are also required to wear their swimming attire under clothes to the venue and are not permitted to shower at the vicinity. “ They all drive probably. Quote
averageguy Posted June 16, 2020 Posted June 16, 2020 6 hours ago, bluerunner said: Changing room is just for changing? If it’s opening on Fri, I think there will sure be crowd. Everyone will rush there for sure. Do they limit the no. of people entering the complex? Quote
bluerunner Posted June 16, 2020 Posted June 16, 2020 1 hour ago, begleitung said: The article also stated: „ Elite athletes are also required to wear their swimming attire under clothes to the venue and are not permitted to shower at the vicinity. “ They all drive probably. Who cares about elite swimmers? urinal and toilet cube (for big business) still open I guess. Can just change there lor. Who wanna see, see la. Not as if he has never seen a penis. Quote
begleitung Posted June 16, 2020 Author Posted June 16, 2020 32 minutes ago, bluerunner said: Who cares about elite swimmers? urinal and toilet cube (for big business) still open I guess. Can just change there lor. Who wanna see, see la. Not as if he has never seen a penis. Meaning if elite swimmers are not demanding the sky, mere mortals should just obey. oh well, lets see what measures will be done then. Quote
bluerunner Posted June 16, 2020 Posted June 16, 2020 1 minute ago, averageguy said: Do they limit the no. of people entering the complex? I suspect they may do so. The article says one person per lane. In Kallang pool, they had lanes up the teaching pool preCB too. So I am not surprised they will do the same now and will limit the number of people inside. Quote
bluerunner Posted June 16, 2020 Posted June 16, 2020 Just now, begleitung said: Meaning if elite swimmers are not demanding the sky, mere mortals should just obey. oh well, lets see what measures will be done then. You sure? Elite swimmers have the entire deep pool at OCBC closed for them. What do you call that if it’s not DEMAND? Quote
begleitung Posted June 16, 2020 Author Posted June 16, 2020 32 minutes ago, bluerunner said: You sure? Elite swimmers have the entire deep pool at OCBC closed for them. What do you call that if it’s not DEMAND? They cannot use the showers like the rest. anyway, i think limiting the user numbers would be the easiest to control crowd size. averageguy 1 Quote
averageguy Posted June 16, 2020 Posted June 16, 2020 25 minutes ago, begleitung said: They cannot use the showers like the rest. anyway, i think limiting the user numbers would be the easiest to control crowd size. They should employ Safe Distance Ambassador in the changing room to ensure 1m safe distance 😆😆😆 Quote
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