Hi, everyone,
I work full time and have a baby at home and so getting to my masters practices has become impossible. I don't want to stop swimming, so I am going to try going at lunch, which only gives me about 30 minutes to swim. Not enough to be in great shape or really improve, but better than nothing, right? Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas for the best types of workouts to do when you only have half an hour?
Btw, I am a mid-level masters swimmer who used to swim 90 minute 4,000-yard-ish workouts 4 days a week pre-baby if that makes any difference.
Thanks in advance! And any other moms of babies or young toddlers out there?
I guess it depends a bit on what you want to get out of it - the swim as far as you can approach is great for maintaining endurance and feel for the water but not so good if you want to sprint!
That's my thought, too. Is your main goal to stay in shape or is it to stay fast? If it's the former, I'd suggest as much aerobic work as possible. If the latter, then you'd want a totally different approach. Much more technique focused with lots of short, fast swims.
Here's another thought. What do you consider to be your weakness? Do you have a stroke that needs work? Could you improve your kicking or walls? This would be a good opportunity to focus on these kind of things that might be neglected a little bit when you are doing team workouts.
I guess it depends a bit on what you want to get out of it - the swim as far as you can approach is great for maintaining endurance and feel for the water but not so good if you want to sprint!
That's my thought, too. Is your main goal to stay in shape or is it to stay fast? If it's the former, I'd suggest as much aerobic work as possible. If the latter, then you'd want a totally different approach. Much more technique focused with lots of short, fast swims.
Here's another thought. What do you consider to be your weakness? Do you have a stroke that needs work? Could you improve your kicking or walls? This would be a good opportunity to focus on these kind of things that might be neglected a little bit when you are doing team workouts.
