I will be swimming five days a week. I want to use the other two days for complementary non-swimming workouts. I am looking for suggestions. Being that I am out of shape the first thing that comes to mind is weight training. I could see some yoga in there as well.
Or...should I only use one day for a non-swimming workout and rest for one day?
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When I went to PT for bursitis in the shoulder, I was told most swimmers, especially females, have over developed pec muscles which is why so many swimmers have a bit of a hunch in the shoulder area. I was told to sit with my chest out so work on the hunch and to work on my back muscles more.
And I am saying that this is incorrect. The problem is a shortened muscle, not an over developed muscle.
If you can't touch your toes, is it because your hamstrings are over developed, or your hamstrings are shortened (lack flexibility/elasticity)? It is possible it is the former and likely the latter.
When I went to PT for bursitis in the shoulder, I was told most swimmers, especially females, have over developed pec muscles which is why so many swimmers have a bit of a hunch in the shoulder area. I was told to sit with my chest out so work on the hunch and to work on my back muscles more.
And I am saying that this is incorrect. The problem is a shortened muscle, not an over developed muscle.
If you can't touch your toes, is it because your hamstrings are over developed, or your hamstrings are shortened (lack flexibility/elasticity)? It is possible it is the former and likely the latter.
