Not 100% sure this is the best place for advice. However, I’ve yet to find another forum.
I am 45/F, used to swim competitively from Jr High - early college. The work and life got in the way. Five years ago I injured my back and now have disc degeneration in my lower back. Two years ago I got back in the pool and eventually went from 2 laps to 50 (25 yard pool). Then really got to feeling better about my swim and back after a year of sticking to it. Then work got in the way again and I didn’t put in the time like I did for a year and had another disc blow out. So on 11/20/18 I had a back surgery and 12/19 made it back in the pool. I’ve been swimming every day since aside from one day off each week.
I am starting over again, can only get to about 850 yards and (3) sets of 15 ladder pools before I run Out of gas. Today, after my swim, my whole body is aching. I swim at my gym pool, which is indoors and at about 77*.
This brings me to these boards looking for advice.
Am I doing too much at once?
And any other suggestions you have are appreciated!
Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I will for sure keep them in mind as I keep swimming.
I do have to rest quite frequently for no more than a minute, as I’m just not able to go more than maybe (4 or 6) 25 yard lengths without a little break. My aunt who is a Physical Therapist with the VA suggested doing kicking from the side or steps as well as squats from step to step. Last time I tried the kickboard was a couple weeks ago and the positioning was a bit painful, so I have not done it again. However, will give it one try tomorrow.
Thanks again!
Kicking with a kickboard does not put you in a swimming position and can be hard on the neck and shoulders. Better to kick with a snorkel or on your back or side.
Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I will for sure keep them in mind as I keep swimming.
I do have to rest quite frequently for no more than a minute, as I’m just not able to go more than maybe (4 or 6) 25 yard lengths without a little break. My aunt who is a Physical Therapist with the VA suggested doing kicking from the side or steps as well as squats from step to step. Last time I tried the kickboard was a couple weeks ago and the positioning was a bit painful, so I have not done it again. However, will give it one try tomorrow.
Thanks again!
Kicking with a kickboard does not put you in a swimming position and can be hard on the neck and shoulders. Better to kick with a snorkel or on your back or side.
