So, as a know-nothing-newbie, I decided that I should swim most days, but with very modest session totals. Lately I typically swim 1200m-2000m per session. (I love the idea of 10km per week!!)
I've wondered if I would be much better off with 3km+ sessions, but maybe 3-4 times per week?
The thing is - I love swimming daily, and I DO NOT LOVE being in the pool for over an hour. I'm doing what I love, but sometimes love is blind!! :)
I'd love to hear from experienced swimmers if you think that most days per week at modest volumes is a better recipe than fewer times per week at much higher volumes. Maybe it depends on how newbie you are? Maybe it depends upon what you are training for?
Thanks for any thoughts you may have on this. I appreciate it greatly.
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Last night I hated swimming. The thought of a pool made me ill.
This morning the thought of a pool made me happy.
Tomorrow the thought of a pool will have me climbing the walls.
I will swim on Monday.
"3 to 6 sessions per week" is an important new statement in My Swimming directive.
Did you write this or did I think this and just forget to write it? :)
It's so true. Some days the idea of doing anything other than a short warmup makes me cringe. I usually feel better when I do go and swim but there are a few times I don't seem to. I'm still getting used to all this particular kind of activity so I know some of it is just adjustment but most of it is my mind. What is left of it that is. :blush:
I like. your range of days for a statement/goal. Seems wise and kind to yourself. And keep going.
Last night I hated swimming. The thought of a pool made me ill.
This morning the thought of a pool made me happy.
Tomorrow the thought of a pool will have me climbing the walls.
I will swim on Monday.
"3 to 6 sessions per week" is an important new statement in My Swimming directive.
Did you write this or did I think this and just forget to write it? :)
It's so true. Some days the idea of doing anything other than a short warmup makes me cringe. I usually feel better when I do go and swim but there are a few times I don't seem to. I'm still getting used to all this particular kind of activity so I know some of it is just adjustment but most of it is my mind. What is left of it that is. :blush:
I like. your range of days for a statement/goal. Seems wise and kind to yourself. And keep going.
