Perfect example of lack of GPP

[David Nicol]

I read this in the news this morning on msn and couldn't help posting it here - it typifies the general public's perception of fitness. Excerpt concerns Big Brother, the reality tv show in the UK just now.

BB8 'Channel' swim task sparks row
A row broke out in the Big Brother house on Monday night after housemates were set the task of swimming the Channel to earn a luxury shopping budget for the week.

The contestants have to swim the equivalent of the 34 kilometre (21 mile) distance between Dover and Calais in the Big Brother pool.

There must be one housemate swimming at all times and they must have completed the distance between them by this evening.

In addition, the housemate who swims the furthest will be rewarded and the housemate who swims the shortest distance will receive a punishment.

Charley was first into the pool but she was soon overwhelmed by the task. "I'm drowning. I'm not exaggerating!," she said.

Chanelle, Gerry and Nicky each took their turn, supervised by two sou'wester-clad housemates who have the task of marshalling proceedings.

But Gerry's observation that Chanelle's mere seven lengths meant she was unfit provoked a firestorm of protest.

"I can't believe you called me unfit!" said Chanelle aghast. "I go to the gym, I go on the treadmill, I do weights"

[AdamS.]

:lol:

Yes, I think people have the idea that if they just show up and do the pre-packaged workouts, they're all set. Obviously not the case.

[Joseph David]

Swimming is another highly sophisticated motor skill. There are several elements combine creating efficiency, balance in the water, proper mechanics, selective tension and proper breathing. In CST terms it is the same integration of movement, breath and structure. Without this integration you struggle in the water wasting your energy expenditure from propulsion to getting from breath to breath.
Look for more on this topic in the future;)

[Coach Wilson]

Swimming is another highly sophisticated motor skill.

So TRUE! Most people think that their basic ability to NOT DROWNED means they can swim....how wrong they are when they jump into a lap pool for the first time. SMile

[Coach Haggard]

Swimming is another highly sophisticated motor skill. There are several elements combine creating efficiency, balance in the water, proper mechanics, selective tension and proper breathing. In CST terms it is the same integration of movement, breath and structure. Without this integration you struggle in the water wasting your energy expenditure from propulsion to getting from breath to breath.
Look for more on this topic in the future;)

I look forward to this when you write it. Though I have recently not done too much, I did a lot of swimming as part of my rehab for my ankle injury (I have always been kind of a water rat). I found that my ankle felt looser and was less swollen after swimming than with anything else I tried (with the bonus of not having to take nasty anti- inflammitory medications because the swimming was dealing with the swelling nicely). I was setting a slow pace and swimming about 40 lengths in an olympic size pool in about 30 minutes (sprinting the last few lengths). One of the things I realized was that I wasn't moving as efficiently as I could be, though without seeing myself in the water I couldn't figure out specifically what I could do to improve. I have been wanting to add swimming back into my training routine in some form, but it would be nice if I could streamline my performance. I will keep an eye out for your article, perhaps I can find an insight that will help me out. Although I am still recovering, my ankle is much stronger than it was and I may play with the intensity of my laps as well (but I would rather refine my form first).

[Joseph David]

I look forward to this when you write it. Though I have recently not done too much, I did a lot of swimming as part of my rehab for my ankle injury (I have always been kind of a water rat). I found that my ankle felt looser and was less swollen after swimming than with anything else I tried (with the bonus of not having to take nasty anti- inflammitory medications because the swimming was dealing with the swelling nicely). I was setting a slow pace and swimming about 40 lengths in an olympic size pool in about 30 minutes (sprinting the last few lengths). One of the things I realized was that I wasn't moving as efficiently as I could be, though without seeing myself in the water I couldn't figure out specifically what I could do to improve. I have been wanting to add swimming back into my training routine in some form, but it would be nice if I could streamline my performance. I will keep an eye out for your article, perhaps I can find an insight that will help me out. Although I am still recovering, my ankle is much stronger than it was and I may play with the intensity of my laps as well (but I would rather refine my form first).
Dennis,
Thanks for your interest:)
Water is a great medium for recovery work. Good to hear your taking advantage of it:)
What I have in mind is a wee bit longer than an article. There is a far bit of material to generate breadth of skills work for developing an efficient stroke.

[Coach Haggard]

That sounds great! The more information the better as far as I am concerned. I am looking forward to your project. I have always loved the water and I am a decent swimmer, but as I said, I feel that I have plenty of room for improvement. The only time it is not difficult to get me out of the water is when I am SCUBA diving...it turns out you have to get back on the boat to off gas and get your cylinder refilled :).