Should i join the swim team?
930743
You should DEFINITELY join! I have been swimming for a long time but i have also done other sports too. Swimming is definitely the hardest. You will have to work hard but don't even worry about your times compared to other people. You can't compare yourself to people who have been swimming longer than you. You should join your team and then focus on improving for yourself and work on beating your own times instead of other people's. It doesn't matter what other people are doing, just focus on improving for yourself.
698130
as a freshman i totally understand where you are coming from, i've got swimming tryouts this week and we'll see what happens i guess. but back to you: okay sounds like you've just got nervous jitters. all that you need to do is practice. that and endurance running b/c i've never played basketball but i know enough to know that it's just one long game of suicide. just do some extra endurance training, train the way you've been training and just do your best because that's all that you can do. best of luck to you with basketball and i hope that you make the team!!
836721
If you want to join the track and field, you should start your training now. Go for brisk walks at first, walk faster as you progress. Then start jogging or do a slow run, they're just about the same. Then speed up the running as you build yourself up. \nIf you join the track and field sports, then your coach will also help you in this area.\nDon't be afraid to try new things, you're young yet and the worst case scenario is that you don't make it. It won't end your life should you not make it, just enjoy the trying of it and do your best.
609916
swimming is an excellent sport you can do. Or have you thought of yoga? I believe that it good too!
1123519
I've been a certified diver for over 30 years.  Swimming on the surface is not the same as swimming underwater.  I was not a strong swimmer when I got certified, but I was able to pass the swim test.  I think it's more important that you feel comfortable in the water than you be able to swim long distances.  \n\nIf it was me, I would go to a local pool and practice swimming laps.  You'll probably only be able to do a few at first, but you should be able to increase that soon.  Practice good form, regular breathing, etc.  If you're not sure what good form is, watch the other people swimming laps.  Notice how they turn their head to breathe rather than lifting it up out of the water, how many strokes they take before they breathe, which side they turn their head to, etc.  You can also sign up for an adult swim class, and get some regular training and practice.\n\nStay with it - scuba is great.  It's a good way to meet a bunch of outgoing, friendly people, and it can be a lot of fun to go somewhere different and exotic and go diving.
962325
Go for it! Most divers are gymnasts or atleast have been. Gymnastics will definitely give you a huge advantage. If I were you, I would do it without a doubt.
710970
Swimming is the best all round exercise
863089
your local swimming pool. go to yahoo yellow pages to find the closest pool to your home. i went to the YMCA to learn how to swim and those classes cost my parents a fortune!! and all i learned was how to flutter kick. and i didn't even do it correctly! then i went to a nearby pool and they gave me lesson for free. and now im on the team and it's still free. i think im susposed to pay 10 bucks a month but they didn't ask so whoops. lol
1144343
i think some people misunderstand you and think your talking about actually running inside the pool.\n\nhowever, as another swimmer, i believe you are talking about actually running outside of the pool. \n\nin my opinion, i think it helps somewhat. you really should be doing both strength training and endurance training. i dont believe running helps all that much because first of all, it does not really help your kicking muscles at all. and second, all it does is increase your heart rate. so, what i reccomend, is running maybe 3 times a week for just 20 minutes in addition to your workouts.
416667
florida my friends older brother is on that team and he will be there soon. ohh and they are awesome swimmers
284092
i agree with marie ...yes swimming is the best sport .
1073074
YMCA I learned how to swim there and went on to take SCUBA , about two years later. When I learned to swim I was actually trying to learn not to fear the water. if you cant get over this part you are not going to learn to swim you have to let go of the fear.
695576
try out.  learn to dance, tumble, etc.  just join a team
378861
well, i think florida state is better. itz usually has a gd swim team and they get good numbers. i know some people in it and they r really a gd swimmer, but they usually have a gd breast stroke and betterfly. i think that Losiville has a better free style team. at least they have a better one now. so, it's about what stroke do ya prefer. so, ya should try both and go to their pratice then ya can see how gd they are in the way ya prefer and then ya choose. i hope that i've helped.
988132
I dont live there . but come to Florida . Most of the state has swimming :)
815581
You definately want to be able to do a background check on them and get references and ask if they are willing to get certified in cpr and first aid or coaches safety training.  You want to ask them about their coaching philosophy and about the type of environment they want to have on the team.  From this question you can see if they will fit with what you want the team to be.  Some swim coaches are very serious, no games, hard practices, all about performance, even in rec leagues, and some coaches see rec leagues as being about the swimmers experience and having it be fun for everyone and giving everyone the chance to swim everything, etc.  You also might want to ask them if they are willing to get into the water in order to help teach beginners on the team.  Also, ask how they do meet entries.  Is it about letting everyone try everything, or will the fastest kids get the most events and the slowest kids get fewer entries with whatever is leftover?  Finally, I'd give them a couple situations and ask how they'd deal with it.  For example, a parent being upset with their kids meet entries, two swimmers verbally or physically fighting at practice, or a parent comes to the coach with concerns that their child is being made fun of or picked on at practice because of their weight or skills.  It is most important to make sure the coach has a coaching philosophy that matches what you want for the team, and that the coach is able to deal with both the parents and swimmers in a manner that you agree with, because that is where most of the problems come from with age-group swim coaches.
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It's better to be a good swimmer, but you can do it without being one.  Just make sure that you have a good dive buddy and that you can carry the weight of the tank, bc, regulator, etc.  Also, make sure your scuba instructor has a rescue diver certification and is really certified.  If you're in the Bahamas often times people will say they're certified when they're not.  The safest thing to do is to get certified in the United States because of the regulations set upon scuba divers and instructors.  I would personally suggest going snorkeling before scuba diving because the only differences is that with scuba you bring your air underwater with you.  If you've snorkeeled before, you should be fine.  Make sure to ask about the current and to scuba dive in relatively calm waters, as that is the safest environment for weak swimmers.  Have fun!