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!
If you are having problems kicking on your back, on your side may not be easier. Try kicking on your back with your hands at your side, sculling a little if that helps. Really though, the snorkel is the best.
Good workout today, thankfully.
i was able to add (3j sets of 15 underwater squats in about 4’ of water and managed to stay afloat kicking on my back with one and two arms extended in the water and above my head. Sank a bit with my hands at my side, odd?
Thanks again for everyone’s suggestions. I wish I could share a lane with you at my gym pool!
If you are having problems kicking on your back, on your side may not be easier. Try kicking on your back with your hands at your side, sculling a little if that helps. Really though, the snorkel is the best.
Good workout today, thankfully.
i was able to add (3j sets of 15 underwater squats in about 4’ of water and managed to stay afloat kicking on my back with one and two arms extended in the water and above my head. Sank a bit with my hands at my side, odd?
Thanks again for everyone’s suggestions. I wish I could share a lane with you at my gym pool!
