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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Well, I don't really know the styles of swim (just sloppy freestyle i'd do in a backyard pool), and I kinda know CPR, but I'm not an expert.
Would they still let me be one? If so, do I need to be a member with them, or can i apply online for it? or like where should i start? haha.
I'm 18, homeschooled, and supposed to be graduating in the next couple months. So I very well may could do the all day some days.
Lifeguards don't really need to know the styles of swim so much as being a strong swimmer and know all the things a lifeguard needs to know about saving lives. Not sure if the Y requires you already be certified lifeguard or if they will train you. That may be different depending on the Y. You'll for sure need CPR cert with red cross. I'd find it hard to believe that wouldn't be required before starting the training also. Check with them. Go express your interest and see what needs to be done.
Learning all the swim styles will come once you start training. That's really above and beyond the lifeguarding part. I just suggested guarding as a way to get a free membership as well as a steady job :)
Good luck to you.
Well, I don't really know the styles of swim (just sloppy freestyle i'd do in a backyard pool), and I kinda know CPR, but I'm not an expert.
Would they still let me be one? If so, do I need to be a member with them, or can i apply online for it? or like where should i start? haha.
I'm 18, homeschooled, and supposed to be graduating in the next couple months. So I very well may could do the all day some days.
Lifeguards don't really need to know the styles of swim so much as being a strong swimmer and know all the things a lifeguard needs to know about saving lives. Not sure if the Y requires you already be certified lifeguard or if they will train you. That may be different depending on the Y. You'll for sure need CPR cert with red cross. I'd find it hard to believe that wouldn't be required before starting the training also. Check with them. Go express your interest and see what needs to be done.
Learning all the swim styles will come once you start training. That's really above and beyond the lifeguarding part. I just suggested guarding as a way to get a free membership as well as a steady job :)
Good luck to you.
