Mirror, Mirror... On the Floor!
Mirrors on the bottom of the Endless Pool are a key advantage to both learning to swim and improving stroke technique for competitive swimmers.
Some swimmers can see a good stroke. Some can feel a good stroke. And the mirrors on the bottom of the Endless Pool provide the unique opportunity to do both... and in real time!
I've had swimmers who have been swimming for years. After a minute or two in the Endless Pool they said, "Hey, I never knew I looked like that when I swim!"... And they immediately adjusted, since they knew what a good stroke looked like, but had never seen themselves swim as they were swimming.
Learning to swim in a pool with mirrors on the bottom can provide several benefits:
Visual Feedback: Mirrors on the bottom of the pool can provide instant visual feedback to swimmers. Swimmers can see their body position, arm strokes, leg kicks, and overall swimming technique. This immediate feedback can help them make adjustments to their technique and improve their swimming skills more quickly.
Improved Body Position: One of the most important aspects of swimming is maintaining proper body position. Mirrors on the bottom of the pool can help swimmers visualize their body position and make adjustments to their posture, which can improve their swimming efficiency and reduce the risk of injury.
Increased Confidence: Swimming can be intimidating, especially for beginners. Mirrors on the bottom of the pool can help swimmers feel more confident by allowing them to see their progress and improvements in real-time.
Motivation: Seeing yourself improve in the mirror can be motivating, and can encourage swimmers to keep practicing and improving.
Better Technique: With mirrors on the bottom of the pool, swimmers can identify flaws in their technique and work to correct them, leading to better overall swimming technique.
Bottom line... The mirrors on the bottom are a valuable tool for swimmers of all skill levels, providing visual feedback, improving body position, increasing confidence, and motivating swimmers to improve their technique.