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Go Swim Freestyle with Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen

Posted by Barbara Hummel on Feb 01, 2008 11:59AM (11,875 views)

Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen's freestyle like you've never seen it before!

No other swimmer holds more world records -- in more disciplines -- than Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen. In freestyle alone, she holds multiple world records at every distance from the 100 to the 5K. How does she do it? This DVD shows the things that Karlyn does, that you can add to your own swimming.

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In GO SWIM FREESTYLE, Karlyn shares her key focus points for freestyle. Her six focus points work for every level of swimmer -- novice to elite -- and are the same concepts she teaches at her clinics and uses in her own training. The extraordinary swimming footage of Karlyn, combined with clear, step-by-step instruction, will help take your freestyle to the next level.

Each focus point is illustrated from multiple angles -- side, head-on, below, and rear -- and from above and below the surface.

Slow-motion and freeze-frame footage allows you to zoom in on key moves and really SEE how to do them.

Use Karlyn's favorite drills to practice each key element -- or just GO SWIM! The 6 focus points will help you improve, even without drills.


Bonus section includes: starts & breakouts... flip turns... open-water sighting & ins-and-outs... using fins for training... breathing techniques... arm recovery... slow-motion footage

KARLYN PIPES-NEILSEN has set so many FINA Masters World Records that it's hard to keep track (200+ at latest count, with 47 current). In 2004, 2007, 2008, and 2009 she was named World Masters Swimmer of the Year by Swimming World magazine, and from 1993 to 2003 she was named 8 times as US Masters Swimmer of the Year. She is the oldest athlete to set and/or hold an NCAA record, and is an age-group national champion in USMS open-water competition. In addition to her athletic accomplishments, Karlyn has 20+ years of experience as a coach, clinic director, and motivational speaker.

GO SWIM FREESTYLE WITH KARLYN PIPES-NEILSEN was written, filmed, and produced by the team of GLENN MILLS, a member of the 1980 Olympic Swim Team, and BARBARA HUMMEL, currently a coach and World Top-Ten Masters swimmer.

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Responded Sep 01, 2006 11:04AM

At first, I was a little worried about using Karlyn's stroke as a model. However, after watching this a few times, I've discovered that her stroke is perfect for teaching propulsive freestyle movements even if you aren't convinced that her style is right for you. Her cues on body position are also great. I can't get over how effectively she catches water and pulls herself past it, and the way she teaches the fundamentals of how she does it.

Responded Dec 06, 2007 05:04AM

I purchased this video after reading an article written by Karlyn on "catching and pulling" the water to swim better. Boy am I glad I did. I must admit she has a very unconventional swim/stroke style, but one cannot deny its effectiveness. I am a novice and just joined USMS after only 2 months of practices. I am even competing in my first meet in 2 days. You can bet your last money I will be mirroring Karlyn's approach, as it has already knocked 8 seconds off my 50M freestyle. Be prepared to deal with other's opinions when they see you swimming using this unique technique. It is not the norm. Nothing wrong with being a pioneer. This DVD is worth every penny!

Responded May 01, 2008 10:47PM

Fantastic. The wide entry and surfboard stroke have reduced my breathing for 1.2 mile swims from one in three, to one in five or more, so I know I'm putting out a lot less effort. I haven't started ramping up my effort yet as I'm still working on the technique, but I'm down from 55-60sec per 50yd over that distance to 50-55secs. And I'm not breathing hard, which is great when biking and running are next. Seems like a useful technique for endurance athletes! (Or for setting all the records, as she has.) Great video quality, with very clear technique demonstrations.


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