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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I agree with everyone else,get to the gym and do some cardio. For me this really helps me have great endurance in the pool. Also strength training is benificial as long as you have good technique. Many YMCA have someone who can help you learn the equipment. Also an area that I am lacking is flexibility,so yoga or pilaties would help. I find the older I get I have to work a little harder to maintain for swimming.
I agree with everyone else,get to the gym and do some cardio. For me this really helps me have great endurance in the pool. Also strength training is benificial as long as you have good technique. Many YMCA have someone who can help you learn the equipment. Also an area that I am lacking is flexibility,so yoga or pilaties would help. I find the older I get I have to work a little harder to maintain for swimming.
