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Being in the water every day definitely tranlates to diving. I never
have any adjustment period no matter what I am diving , rb, oc, dry,
wet, single whatever, due to Masters swimming.

Also , you do get a real feel for body position in the water and an
appreciation of what causes drag.

Todd Baldi wrote:
> 
> George,
> 
> I wanted to thank you on all the Masters Swim info. I
> think that everyone on the list could learn a lot from
> doing it. Just to give you a run down of what it is
> like the first week I thought I would share a few
> impressions with you.
> 
> I think the benefit it could have to tech divers in
> general is just an overall fitness level for one, I
> also think it increases your knowledge of
> streamlining, and also makes you aware of every
> movement you take results in either a fluid action
> forward or more resistance backward.  It will keep you
> active in the water during down times and make you
> less susceptible to DCI.
> 
> I decided to go three times a week at first to ease
> into it. Swimming for two hours straight looks easy on
> paper but it is difficult if you haven't done it in
> awhile.  Regardless of how much diving you have done
> recently.  I think this schedule is attainable for a
> novice and you can build pretty easily on it.
> 
> I felt like a complete dickhead in my speedo walking
> around the pool. After about a week you don’t notice
> it any more.  Everyone looks the same.  I had two
> goals when I started. The first was to swim for the
> complete two hours and the second was to actually show
> up at 5 am. I accomplished both. Over the past three
> weeks my speed is getting better and I plan to start
> throwing in an extra day every couple of months until
> I get up to 6 days a week.
> 
> I always used the excuse that I didn’t have enough
> time to get out there.  I now work the regular 40
> hours a week, I am studying for the CPA exam, and am
> about to enter a night joint MBA/JD program. I find I
> have cut out the stupid stuff (like TV) and
> rescheduled my day.  I get up at 4am get to work by
> 7:30, work all day, spend lunch at the gym doing a
> spin class, and then study all night until about 10.
> So if that is your excuse save it. You can find the
> time if you really want to. I am getting more done now
> than ever. Plus with eating right and excersizing
> regularly, I have more energy to keep going throughout
> the day.
> 
> I have lost 6 pounds since I have started this program
> a month ago and my body is tightening up in places it
> hasn’t before. I have changed around my diet (A salad
> a day) and feel better than I have felt in awhile.  My
> stamina and endurance should be a lot better by the
> time diving season gets in full swing here and I am
> looking forward to seeing how it affects my skills.  I
> will keep the list informed how it is progressing.
> 
> Additionally, I met some pretty cool people. Plus I
> met a little hottie that can swim the 440 in record
> time.  Another good benefit.
> 
> In the meantime, I will be riding two subways at 4 in
> the morning and busting my ass twice a day keeping the
> hammer down getting into the best shape of my life.
> 
> TB
> 
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