Why Count Strokes?

Why should I count my strokes?

Here is my short list of reasons:

My stroke quality is predominantly a neurological skill
The brain needs feedback in order to evaluate and make improvements in its motor-control over the stroke.
Counting strokes is the first, basic form of objective feedback I can learn and master
It reveals the first critical feature of swimming speed and swimming efficiency (using my limited energy supply most effectively).
I can conveniently use it in the pool
I can do it by myself
I can use it while I am swimming
I can immediately connect any changes I make to my body position or stroke pattern to an effect on the stroke count
No batteries required

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