Monday-Thursday, Recreational Sports Center, Miami University, Oxford. Most groups require membership at the pool to participate. All with little wear and tear on the body. In addition, the discipline and motivation a team setting provides can help a person improve swimming ability and keep sight of goals. No wonder there are now more than 40,000 registered masters swimmers in the United States.
Groups differ in approach, too.
Some are highly structured with set workouts and on-deck coaching. All are united in their mission to provide adults with a forum to improve their swimming and pursue a healthy lifestyle. One of the main benefits of swimming with a masters swim group is the opportunity to improve one's form. As any beginner swimmer knows, without good technique, swimming laps can be an exhausting and excruciating struggle. The advice a coach or peer provides can dramatically enhance a swimmer's ability and enjoyment.