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!
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Just another idea for you, if you lifeguard at the YMCA part-time, many places will give you free membership. You'll get some extra coin coming in, and free pool time. During the school year especially, many ymca's are looking for guards all day, so you might be able to pick up a more regular more-than-part-time gig that way too.
As for motviating you, you don't need any extra motivation, you already WANT to swim, or you wouldn't be here asking ;) Go do it.
Just another idea for you, if you lifeguard at the YMCA part-time, many places will give you free membership. You'll get some extra coin coming in, and free pool time. During the school year especially, many ymca's are looking for guards all day, so you might be able to pick up a more regular more-than-part-time gig that way too.
As for motviating you, you don't need any extra motivation, you already WANT to swim, or you wouldn't be here asking ;) Go do it.
