It’s Not So Bad
Today’s student is my mom. She’s wintered in Florida for 15 years (with my dad) and recently they moved there full-time. Today was her FIRST time in the backyard pool. It’s not heated so it probably wasn’t so warm all…
CommentOcean calm
Today the instructor was the ocean. It was my familiar stretch of DelRay Beach, the Atlantic Sure Dunes area. A respectfully “clean” beach however in 30 minutes I did fill half a kitchen size garbage bag. I only found 1…
CommentCan you canoe?
Today’s student called at 7 am to cancel due to allergies so I had the opportunity to swim for myself. Quickly into my swim my mind pictured me paddling a canoe by myself placing the oar on one side then…
CommentMatching the client’s comfort level
Today’s students were diametrically opposed. The first, early in the morning, is a seasoned swimmer needing some finesse. More than anything he needs to feel the body moving as one to breathe easier. We went through all the drills, from…
CommentSwim Fitness Article
The NM Natural Awakenings Magazine published an article I wrote. Check it out.
CommentSurrender (and bubbles)
Today’s student was the 28-year old with no swim experience. She mastered the front float and then the back (relaxing to the point where I thought she’d fall asleep). When I asked her to flip from one to the other,…
CommentShoulder soreness
Both my students’ today expressed concern about stressing their shoulders. I created a new “stroke” sequence. It introduces the swing movement of the stroke which should be comfortable for you two despite your shoulder sensitivity. It should be done in…
CommentOne focal point at a time
Today’s student was ME and my instructor Eric DeSanto at Highpoint Wellness in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Eric is a certified Total Immersion instructor. He showed me how I was overdoing some parts of my stroke while under doing others. After…
CommentEase the pain
Today’s student called early in the a.m. to say maybe he shouldn’t swim today. He’s a regular at the outdoor pool for years now though he’s never had a formal lesson. He complained of neck ache due to his sleeping…
CommentKeep warm
Today’s students were separate lessons of young girls. The pool was a bit cool and I was very happy to have with me a medium sized Warm Belly wetsuit. I found these wetsuits on the Internet and purchased different sizes…
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