Swimming For Adults
Swimming For Adults

Swimming For Adults

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Introduction: I was a competitive swimmer in High School, College and continue today as a Masters Swimmer. I have taught and coached all age groups from young (5+) to Adults. I'm a State and National Champion and a Relay World Record Holder. However, the biggest reward I receive is the enthusiasm of a new student learning to swim. I'm particularly sensitive to the anxiety and stress around adults learning to swim. 75% of my clients are adults who have never learned to swim. Swimming is a great exercise because you need to move your whole body against the resistance of the water. It....... 1. keeps your heart rate up but reduces the impact of stress on your body. 2. builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness. 3. helps maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart and lungs. 4. tones muscles and builds strength. 5. provides an all-over body workout, as nearly all of your muscles are used during Swimming. It has many other benefits as well: 1. being a relaxing and peaceful form of exercise. 2. alleviating stress 3. improving coordination, balance and posture 4. improving flexibility 5. providing good low-impact therapy for some injuries and conditions 6. providing a pleasant way to cool down on a hot day 7. being available in many places – you can swim in swimming pools, beaches, lakes, dams and rivers. Swimming is a lifelong exercise and sport that can be used to maintain health, physical conditioning and safety on the water. It also can be a competitive outlet for people of all ages.by
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Serves East Lansing, MI

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LaDawn B.
Apr 11, 2023
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Joe is knowledgeable, patient, friendly and professional! It takes a certain personality to be able to teach adults to swim and Joe is awesome at it.

Details: Adult (18 or older) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Become more comfortable in water • No, I would like the pro to suggest a pool • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Alicia P.
Mar 12, 2023
I needed a refresher for my swim skills and Joe was able to help me with that. My swimming has improved and I thank him for his help. I would recommend his services to my friends and family.
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Lana M.
Mar 11, 2023
Joe is a great instructor and I am very satisfied with his services. He is very patient and knowledgeable about all things swimming. I am an adult beginner who struggled with getting in water due to fear and anxiety. With Joe I went from not being able to swim at all to floating, learning front stroke and getting from one end of pool to other, something I didn’t imagine I could do. Now I have a strong foundation to keep learning and continue swimming. Definitely recommend!!
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Manjeera p.
May 23, 2022
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Joe is an excellent swim instructor. When it came to teaching an adult beginner like me, he is very patient , experienced and have a great knowledge about swimming which helps to understand the reason behind each stroke. I feel that I have made a bit of progress in 4 sessions although I did not reach my goal. I am sure that with more practice and his support, I will reach my goal. Looking forward to continuing lessons with him. Definitely would recommend Joe to any adult beginner.

Details: Adult (18 or older) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Become more comfortable in water • Yes, a pool that allows private lessons • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Marion Y.
Apr 27, 2021
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Joe Buys is a great coach. With just a few chosen words of instruction, he corrected several problems in my kick and strokes, and helped me to swim correctly and more efficiently. I swim laps for health and at 72 with health problems, it is important (crucial) that I swim correctly so that my flexibility, strength and posture continue to improve. It is also important that I keep swimming, and Joe's instruction was inspirational in that area as well. Joe is an expert teacher and has a background in competitive swimming - he is an expert. (His background makes him the expert, but competition is not a requirement for the lessons although I understand he can coach in that area as well.) In terms of teaching, I really felt he was attentive to both the mechanics of swimming and to me as a person and a swimmer. If you work with Joe, all I can say is that you will be very pleased with the results and your swimming will improve immediately. Joe is very pleasant and a great person to know. I encourage you to try out the lessons. You will be very pleased with meeting Joe and with the results. Keep swimming!!!!

Details: Adult (18 or older) • Intermediate • Comfortable in water • Improve swimming technique • No, I would like the pro to suggest a pool • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

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Thank you Marion for the kind words. You are a great example of how swimming can be a key component of maintaining a healthy, vigorous lifestyle.
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