Hey everyone!
I was a competitive swimmer when I was younger, for about 6 years. I have also raced motocross and BMX my entire life, until about a year ago. I had a really bad crash back in 2007 during a BMX race that all in all, left me with an incredible severe concussion, broken eye socket, and a lot of post-crash issues. Added on top of all of my other injuries, I'm a complete mess and decided it's time to get back into the pool.
Since I've been an athlete my whole life, being only a little bit out of shape and losing all of my tone that I've had for as long as I can remember absolutely kills me. I can't go to the gym anymore, I can't run, and swimming is my only option for a workout. Don't get me wrong, I'm completely excited to get back in the water! I love to swim, it's in my blood.
I just almost feel overwhelmed right now and don't know where to start. I'm being hard on myself because I know that I used to swim a few thousand yards a day, and I'm just not there anymore. I'm not terribly out of shape, only a little bit.
I'm back on my old diet, so there's no worries there- it's just the exercise portion.
I just was wondering if anyone could tell me a good beginning workout to start out with? Any tips? Thank you so much everyone!:)
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I was in the same position of going completely out of shape not too long ago. Actually, many times throughout my life.
To get back into the grove, you just have to work hard. It sucks in the beginning, you just have to work though it. I feel like the most important milestones are day 3 and 2 weeks. After the 3rd day you'll feel better in the water and have less pain. By 2 weeks, you should be in the groove and it will be a lot easier from there forward.
Work hard, but don't hurt yourself. Set goals. Find a friend to swim with (REALLY HELPS). Try to stay motivated through it.
Good Luck
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Former Member
I was in the same position of going completely out of shape not too long ago. Actually, many times throughout my life.
To get back into the grove, you just have to work hard. It sucks in the beginning, you just have to work though it. I feel like the most important milestones are day 3 and 2 weeks. After the 3rd day you'll feel better in the water and have less pain. By 2 weeks, you should be in the groove and it will be a lot easier from there forward.
Work hard, but don't hurt yourself. Set goals. Find a friend to swim with (REALLY HELPS). Try to stay motivated through it.
Good Luck
