Highly considering swimming, just looking for tips and help
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About a year ago, and a year before i was lifting weights, relatively heavy, and about a year ago from this time now, i had to stop because i was getting joint pain and tendinitis.
Haven't lifted really since.
Still get minor joint pain and tendinitis from occasion.
I was highly considering swimming.
Then if i got good at it, join a team.
Right now, i just turned 18, and i work odd jobs (not a steady income), and the only place for me to swim at, would be a YMCA-28 bucks a month. So right now i'm trying to find a job that'll cover it and still be able to keep myself up.
If i start swimming, i will not be doing resistance training.
Is it still possible to build a small amount of muscle? I promise i'm not asking to be bodybuilder looking or anything. Just asking if swimming can over time get me a somewhat decent physique for vacation and summer times.
As far as now,
I really would like to swim, because it's easier for joints, supposed to increase flexibilty (I think?), and i'm hoping its something I can do til i get way on up in my years that will keep me healthy.
Also looking for some motivation. I've never been very self confident, and when i start doubting myself, i lose interest and motivation, so just looking for motivation as well.
Thank you for reading and your time!
About a year ago, and a year before i was lifting weights, relatively heavy, and about a year ago from this time now, i had to stop because i was getting joint pain and tendinitis.
Haven't lifted really since.
Still get minor joint pain and tendinitis from occasion.
I was highly considering swimming.
Then if i got good at it, join a team.
Right now, i just turned 18, and i work odd jobs (not a steady income), and the only place for me to swim at, would be a YMCA-28 bucks a month. So right now i'm trying to find a job that'll cover it and still be able to keep myself up.
If i start swimming, i will not be doing resistance training.
Is it still possible to build a small amount of muscle? I promise i'm not asking to be bodybuilder looking or anything. Just asking if swimming can over time get me a somewhat decent physique for vacation and summer times.
As far as now,
I really would like to swim, because it's easier for joints, supposed to increase flexibilty (I think?), and i'm hoping its something I can do til i get way on up in my years that will keep me healthy.
Also looking for some motivation. I've never been very self confident, and when i start doubting myself, i lose interest and motivation, so just looking for motivation as well.
Thank you for reading and your time!
I joined up with my YMCA just for some added swimming options in case I miss a masters practice, or just want a little extra. There are plenty of regular swimmers of all abilities that swim at the YMCAs. They may or may not be the competitive type, but they are definitely there for the fitness. I've made quite a few friends there, and people know who I am when I come out on deck too. (I'm in a smaller community too).
You may be able to get on the same schedule as another swimmer there and be able to keep a schedule with them to swim together. Doing something with a "buddy" always makes it easier to keep going.
And as far as swimming, it will build muscle and keeping you in good physique too!
Depending on what your skill level is now, just start out easy, set a goal and keep going. Even if you're in "good shape", start out easy. Even the best swimmers who've been out of the water for any amount of time can tell you the same thing. :) 30 minutes to an hour of time is plenty of time as well. Unless you're training for competition, this is all you will need. Try to start out with 2-3 times a week, alternating days.
Try different things at each workout as well. It's boring to just get in and do the same thing over and over day to day.
And most of all, have fun.
About a year ago, and a year before i was lifting weights, relatively heavy, and about a year ago from this time now, i had to stop because i was getting joint pain and tendinitis.
Haven't lifted really since.
Still get minor joint pain and tendinitis from occasion.
I was highly considering swimming.
Then if i got good at it, join a team.
Right now, i just turned 18, and i work odd jobs (not a steady income), and the only place for me to swim at, would be a YMCA-28 bucks a month. So right now i'm trying to find a job that'll cover it and still be able to keep myself up.
If i start swimming, i will not be doing resistance training.
Is it still possible to build a small amount of muscle? I promise i'm not asking to be bodybuilder looking or anything. Just asking if swimming can over time get me a somewhat decent physique for vacation and summer times.
As far as now,
I really would like to swim, because it's easier for joints, supposed to increase flexibilty (I think?), and i'm hoping its something I can do til i get way on up in my years that will keep me healthy.
Also looking for some motivation. I've never been very self confident, and when i start doubting myself, i lose interest and motivation, so just looking for motivation as well.
Thank you for reading and your time!
I joined up with my YMCA just for some added swimming options in case I miss a masters practice, or just want a little extra. There are plenty of regular swimmers of all abilities that swim at the YMCAs. They may or may not be the competitive type, but they are definitely there for the fitness. I've made quite a few friends there, and people know who I am when I come out on deck too. (I'm in a smaller community too).
You may be able to get on the same schedule as another swimmer there and be able to keep a schedule with them to swim together. Doing something with a "buddy" always makes it easier to keep going.
And as far as swimming, it will build muscle and keeping you in good physique too!
Depending on what your skill level is now, just start out easy, set a goal and keep going. Even if you're in "good shape", start out easy. Even the best swimmers who've been out of the water for any amount of time can tell you the same thing. :) 30 minutes to an hour of time is plenty of time as well. Unless you're training for competition, this is all you will need. Try to start out with 2-3 times a week, alternating days.
Try different things at each workout as well. It's boring to just get in and do the same thing over and over day to day.
And most of all, have fun.
