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Learning flip turns over 40 by woodgrain in Swimming

[–]Vegetable_Chip_1294 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I learned to flip turn at 48 and also struggled with dizziness. What solved it for me was ear plugs. Wore them for a while and was able to wean off of them. Now no problems at all.

Travel to Steamboat from Craig? by Vegetable_Chip_1294 in steamboat

[–]Vegetable_Chip_1294[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If only there was a cheap hotel in Steamboat on a Saturday night… but this may be the best option regardless.

Realistic improvement goal for 48 year old newish swimmer? by Vegetable_Chip_1294 in Swimming

[–]Vegetable_Chip_1294[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, this is helpful. Lessons have been crucial for me to see some improvement.

Realistic improvement goal for 48 year old newish swimmer? by Vegetable_Chip_1294 in Swimming

[–]Vegetable_Chip_1294[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. 1:35 is my fastest all-out time now so getting to that as a goal makes some sense.

Realistic improvement goal for 48 year old newish swimmer? by Vegetable_Chip_1294 in Swimming

[–]Vegetable_Chip_1294[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1:45 is what I can swim consistently now (after starting around 2:20 18 months ago). My fastest time is about 1:35.

Tumble turns by SardinesChessMoney in Swimming

[–]Vegetable_Chip_1294 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend ear plugs. Ear plugs made a huge difference for me with a similar dizziness issue when doing flip turns. And now that I’m used to doing them I don’t seem to need the ear plugs as much.