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!
I would recommend that you join a Masters team. At least try it out. We allow people to swim for free for two full weeks to determine if it really works for them. Often people will tell me that they will get in shape on their own at the Y and then join our team. I think that this is a mistake. It is a lot easier and more fun to swim in a group with organized workouts. A good coach will help you so that you train with a more efficient stroke and learn to swim relaxed. Probably 5 of the people swimming on our team I taught how to swim. See if the local Masters team will let you try it out before joining. Also we try to make it affordable for everyone, so sometimes we give discounts to those who could use a little help with the dues. We have also had other swimmers on our team help sponsor/subside another swimmer's dues. Good luck with the swimming - I know that a good Masters team will make it a lot of fun and keep you coming back for more workouts! A really great Masters team will have you hooked for life!
I would recommend that you join a Masters team. At least try it out. We allow people to swim for free for two full weeks to determine if it really works for them. Often people will tell me that they will get in shape on their own at the Y and then join our team. I think that this is a mistake. It is a lot easier and more fun to swim in a group with organized workouts. A good coach will help you so that you train with a more efficient stroke and learn to swim relaxed. Probably 5 of the people swimming on our team I taught how to swim. See if the local Masters team will let you try it out before joining. Also we try to make it affordable for everyone, so sometimes we give discounts to those who could use a little help with the dues. We have also had other swimmers on our team help sponsor/subside another swimmer's dues. Good luck with the swimming - I know that a good Masters team will make it a lot of fun and keep you coming back for more workouts! A really great Masters team will have you hooked for life!
