I'm a 10 yearish swimmer with a group that does interval training. I generally do 2000-2500 yards 2-3 days a week. I have recently started doing some open water swims (2-3 a summer, 1 mile up to a 5K). In the past have done a spin class 2 days a week. But am location-challenged on getting to a gym so started running on 2 off days and doing some weights at home. But since have started running really feel slow in the pool. Thinking I should put running off until the openwater season over for me (Nov.) Any suggestions for a muscle confusion, cardio workout to compliment swimming?
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"Feel" slow, or actually slowing down?
It saddens me that running makes you feel more tired (I LOVE running). For your situations, your best options are either running or calisthenics (body weight-weight lifting).
If you can't get to a gym, calisthenics would be best. Acccording to hard-liners, CrossFit means you need to be doing so at a CrossFit gym, supervised by a CrossFit instructor, in a CrossFit class. But of course, many people still exercise in the CrossFit mindset and methodology. The biggest concern with CrossFit movements, yoga, and the likes is that you need to be careful about performing "complicated" movements on your own where there is a risk of injury.
I still think running is a great option. Just remember that it's cross-training! Go easy! A common mistake is going out to fast, especially if you're new to doing it. True, as a weight-bearing exercise, running is harder on the body than, say spinning, but theoretically, if you're exercise intensity is the same, it won't matter what you do, it'll still make you tired when you swim.
"Feel" slow, or actually slowing down?
It saddens me that running makes you feel more tired (I LOVE running). For your situations, your best options are either running or calisthenics (body weight-weight lifting).
If you can't get to a gym, calisthenics would be best. Acccording to hard-liners, CrossFit means you need to be doing so at a CrossFit gym, supervised by a CrossFit instructor, in a CrossFit class. But of course, many people still exercise in the CrossFit mindset and methodology. The biggest concern with CrossFit movements, yoga, and the likes is that you need to be careful about performing "complicated" movements on your own where there is a risk of injury.
I still think running is a great option. Just remember that it's cross-training! Go easy! A common mistake is going out to fast, especially if you're new to doing it. True, as a weight-bearing exercise, running is harder on the body than, say spinning, but theoretically, if you're exercise intensity is the same, it won't matter what you do, it'll still make you tired when you swim.
