Hey, I am looking for a little "aquatic-guidance".
I last swam a masters program at 19. I am turning 24 this summer, and today was the first time I had jumped back into the pool since 19. Needless to say, I lasted about 500m of kick and then hit the shower.
My technique is a little off, but for the most part still holds well. I am obviously very out of shape, and will be needing to hit the pool a lot over the next few months; ready and willing though!
For a Breaster/Free guy, what sort of sets, drills, work-outs might you suggest? Especially geared towards the long hiatus!
J.
Hey, I am looking for a little "aquatic-guidance".
I last swam a masters program at 19. I am turning 24 this summer, and today was the first time I had jumped back into the pool since 19. Needless to say, I lasted about 500m of kick and then hit the shower.
My technique is a little off, but for the most part still holds well. I am obviously very out of shape, and will be needing to hit the pool a lot over the next few months; ready and willing though!
For a Breaster/Free guy, what sort of sets, drills, work-outs might you suggest? Especially geared towards the long hiatus!
J.
First off, you are going to want to take things slow. Don't up your yardage too quickly or you increase the risk on injury.
Listen to your body. If something hurts, back off a bit. If you feel good, push it a little bit more.
And don't expect to be swimming record breaking times a month or two from now. It's going to take a while to get into the swing of things, so enjoy the journey; it's what Masters Swimming is all about.:applaud:
Hey, I am looking for a little "aquatic-guidance".
I last swam a masters program at 19. I am turning 24 this summer, and today was the first time I had jumped back into the pool since 19. Needless to say, I lasted about 500m of kick and then hit the shower.
My technique is a little off, but for the most part still holds well. I am obviously very out of shape, and will be needing to hit the pool a lot over the next few months; ready and willing though!
For a Breaster/Free guy, what sort of sets, drills, work-outs might you suggest? Especially geared towards the long hiatus!
J.
First off, you are going to want to take things slow. Don't up your yardage too quickly or you increase the risk on injury.
Listen to your body. If something hurts, back off a bit. If you feel good, push it a little bit more.
And don't expect to be swimming record breaking times a month or two from now. It's going to take a while to get into the swing of things, so enjoy the journey; it's what Masters Swimming is all about.:applaud:
