I'm a newbie, to swimming for fitness, but not to general working out.
I'm puzzled about how to make sure my aging bod is set for a good workout in the pool. I've always been under the impression that stretching cold muscles is not very productive, but I also don't think it's wise to drive to the pool, change, and hop straight in the pool and start doing laps.
Do you stretch before you get in the pool (or er, intend to, anyway, most times lol?). Or does a hot tub do any good before a swim workout?
It occurs to me that I'm beginning my swim workout "cold," and that it is maybe impeding my progress.
I think a lot of people out there swim too hard in their warm up or push the set distances too long.
Great point! I think it is a lot easier for a beginner to "push too hard," too. What would be a warmup for another swimmer is, when you're still starting out, fairly challenging. I also think doing some landbased movement will let me focus on doing better technique, being able to focus more on my strokes and counts and so on, because my body should already be ready for swimming movement.
I think a lot of people out there swim too hard in their warm up or push the set distances too long.
Great point! I think it is a lot easier for a beginner to "push too hard," too. What would be a warmup for another swimmer is, when you're still starting out, fairly challenging. I also think doing some landbased movement will let me focus on doing better technique, being able to focus more on my strokes and counts and so on, because my body should already be ready for swimming movement.
