Whats the difference between the original Total Immersion book (blue and yellow cover) and Triathlon Swimming Made Easy?
I recently updated the original Total Immersion book (first published in 1996) to ensure that Chapter 8, which outlines the TI drill process for freestyle, matched the way we teach now. That book has helped thousands of swimmers enormously. It is far better than any non-TI swimming book as a conceptual guide to smart swimming. You might think of it as a comprehensive introduction to Total Immersion, most valuable for those who are are learning about TI for the first time. If you have already found your way here to the TI web site, you will likely find either or both of the two books below to be a more complete and detailed guide to your particular interests and goals. As for learning the physical skills and drills of TI Swimming, video and DVD is the most effective way to achieve understanding and masteryshort of working with a TI Coach ‘Triathlon Swimming Made Easy’ (published 2002) is the best TI book for those primarily interested in becoming a better freestyler. Though the title re