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!
A good coach will work with you given whatever physical conditions you may have. Remember many Masters swimmers have lots of aliments from overuse or just aging. I have had one swimmer who would sometimes get a tingling sensation if she worked out too hard. She has not had the problem lately. I would do a Google search to see if swimming is recommended or mentioned by anyone with these conditions. I know that swimming in general loosens people's joints and muscles. I really can't say whether it would help but I would give it a try.
If you can't get to a Masters team, see if the YMCA would be interested in supporting one. It can't hurt to ask and maybe they will. The reason I got into coaching was to help develop a team so that I would have one to swim on. I originally came from California where there are lots of great Masters swimming teams and coaches.
A good coach will work with you given whatever physical conditions you may have. Remember many Masters swimmers have lots of aliments from overuse or just aging. I have had one swimmer who would sometimes get a tingling sensation if she worked out too hard. She has not had the problem lately. I would do a Google search to see if swimming is recommended or mentioned by anyone with these conditions. I know that swimming in general loosens people's joints and muscles. I really can't say whether it would help but I would give it a try.
If you can't get to a Masters team, see if the YMCA would be interested in supporting one. It can't hurt to ask and maybe they will. The reason I got into coaching was to help develop a team so that I would have one to swim on. I originally came from California where there are lots of great Masters swimming teams and coaches.
