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[quote=Anonymous]I agree with PP who said that managing expectations is probably your best bet. Strength is only one part of swimming faster. Some people just have a better feel for the water than others. This is why someone who is newer to swimming can be faster than someone who has been swimming for several years. Some people are just naturally better at performing the stroke mechanics more efficiently and effectively. It’s really subtle things like the angle of the hands and feet when they are pulling and kicking, the angle of the elbows and knees at key points during the stroke, how high their hips are in the water, etc. Being really aware of what your body is doing and being able to implement instructions are also part of it. People who are naturally athletic and flexible will have a big advantage. Don’t get me wrong, good coaching can help. But I think it can be an important lesson to learn in life that some people are just naturally better at some things than others and that we can  improve, but may not ever get to a certain level, even if we work really hard at it. And the we can still enjoy things, even if we are not the best at them.[/quote]

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