I'm 70 yrs old and started swimming last August. I'm swimming with an awesome Masters team.
I've lost quite a bit of weight, still have 20lbs to go; I'm getting there but have two questions:
1: Am I pulling an extra 20lbs with each pull? At first it seems an obvious yes, but I wonder if being in water makes it different.
2: When the weight is off will it be easier for me to get and stay underwater? - I'm having a tough time pushing off the wall streamline underwater.
odd questions I know, but I'd really appreciate it if anyone can tell me?
Thanks,
Pam
AHEM! As an over weight swimmer most of my life, I can attest to body size and swimming. I am 69 now and still as fast as many in my age group that are thinner than myself. I lost 22 lbs. this past season getting ready for state & SC Nationals and was somewhat quicker. I think the lbs. loss along with a much more robust gym workout routine for strength helped as well.I have more "endurance" than "sprint" events. I know that I feel better when I am down lbs. as to my "non season" weight.
AHEM! As an over weight swimmer most of my life, I can attest to body size and swimming. I am 69 now and still as fast as many in my age group that are thinner than myself. I lost 22 lbs. this past season getting ready for state & SC Nationals and was somewhat quicker. I think the lbs. loss along with a much more robust gym workout routine for strength helped as well.I have more "endurance" than "sprint" events. I know that I feel better when I am down lbs. as to my "non season" weight.
