Hello I am JP.
I AM 51 and about 5'8" and 225 down from 245. Been swimming for 10 months now in a 25 meter pool. I have worked my way up to 2 miles when I want to push myself but and hour and a half takes way too long.
I have been trying hi intensity and wanted to know if this workout will help me lose weight and tone up.
I start out with 75 meters at 100%
then 125 meters at a medium pace
then 75 meters at 100%
then 125 meters at medium
75 @100%
125 @ medium
75 @ 100%
125@ medium
75 @ 100%
125 @ medium
75 @ 100%.
125 @ medium to end. This is my 3 day a week workout and takes me about 35-40 mins.
+ 750 meters to round out the mile is my 2 separate sat and sun swims. This total takes me 55 minutes.
Thus 3 lighter swims and 2 longer swims per week.
Is is this an effective workout? It fits my
Regardless of your workout, exercise is only half of the equation. Diet is the other half. As long as you are burning more calories than you take in, you will lose weight. One pound = 3,500 calories. If you don't want to spend more time exercising, cut down your daily caloric intake.
Good luck with your weight loss. You are off to a good start losing 20 pounds! :cheerleader:
Regardless of your workout, exercise is only half of the equation. Diet is the other half. As long as you are burning more calories than you take in, you will lose weight. One pound = 3,500 calories. If you don't want to spend more time exercising, cut down your daily caloric intake.
Good luck with your weight loss. You are off to a good start losing 20 pounds! :cheerleader:
