I have been trying to get back into lap swimming after many years off. I've just been doing the kickboard to start off. I do freestyle kick and breaststroke kick and aim for a mile. It takes me about 42 minutes. The pool I use is short (44 laps=mile). Is this a good time for a mile only kicking?? I feel like I'm going so slow. I'm going to get goggles so I can start adding arms next week.
Thanks, people. When I said "many years off," I meant my entire adult life. I did swim team as a child, but have never swum for exercise as an adult. I always ran and did spinning, but I have some small but persistent injuries now that are leading me to the pool. I do teach water aerobics once or twice a week, so I'm quite comfortable in the water, but I'm just not confident in my swimming strokes. I'm very comfortable with my kick. I could go for hours and never get winded, but I know I need to add arms.
Thanks, people. When I said "many years off," I meant my entire adult life. I did swim team as a child, but have never swum for exercise as an adult. I always ran and did spinning, but I have some small but persistent injuries now that are leading me to the pool. I do teach water aerobics once or twice a week, so I'm quite comfortable in the water, but I'm just not confident in my swimming strokes. I'm very comfortable with my kick. I could go for hours and never get winded, but I know I need to add arms.
