It's crucial for swimmers to relax as they swim. This is especially important for learners as they try to coordinate all the movements the teacher is asking them to perform. While a swimmer is in the water they are on their own; a runner can listen to tips from the coach but this is not possible for a swimmer. Having the gentle beep of the Wetronome to guide the young learner's stroke provides the background rhythmic prompt while allowing the swimmer to concentrate on other aspects of their technique.

Here's one story of an 8 year old and his first Wetronome experience:

I asked him to swim up and back at the indoor pool and counted his stroke rate. He was going at about 20 per minute. I set the Wetronome to 40 and set him off using the beat for both arms. His stroke instantly became more regular, his kicking improved and he was going faster!

I noticed that he wasn't stretching out enough with his hands in front of him, so I slowed the beat to 30 and said that I wanted him to have his arm stretched out as far as possible when he hears the beep. Again he swam faster (with less effort as his arms were going slower!)

I asked him his impression. He said he found it much easier to swim with the Wetronome on. He was happy with the volume and can we go and play on the slides now please!!

Remember, the cost of a Wetronome is spread over years of formative swimming experience. Compared to other swimming equipment, the Wetronome is good value for money.

The Wetronome is safe and easy to use. Kids do not perceive using the Wetronome as work, it's all play! The programming wand can be attached to a pool bag or key chain and the bright colour ensures the Wetronome does not go astray.

Wetronome Tips when Learning to Swim

	The Wetronome unobtrusively focusses the novice swimmer and builds coordination. Start with a simple easy pace, and keep it that way! The idea of stroke rate training is not for the rate to increase; in fact, as efficiency in the water improves the rate may well drop.
	The Wetronome can be set up to prompt left right, or when the same arm is ready to stroke.. whichever feels more natural to the learner.
	Check out Swim Smooth's "Learn to Swim (from Scratch)" DVD, another winning instructional video for the rest of us!