Swimming Longer Less Often Vs. Swimming Shorter More Often

Former Member
Former Member
Hi everyone, I would like to get your opinions on this. I live in the country in Montana, and during cold-weather months can only get to the pool twice-to-four-times a month. When I told my wife I was planning on swimming once every other week for 3 hours each time, she said it would be better for my body to swim every week for 1.5 hours each time. Which one of us is right? Happy swimming!
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  • Former Member
    Former Member over 4 years ago
    In my 50's I found out that 3 times a week did more for my swimming than 4 or 5 times a week. Much more. Even though it felt like I was slacking off. Now, I'm 66 and I'm beginning to suspect that once every 3 days might be good for me now. I think it might be an age thing 5 or 6 times a week might be better for a 20 something, I dunno. My sense is that swimming every other week would just be a stress on your body, not an exercise regimen. I vote for more often.
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  • Former Member
    Former Member over 4 years ago
    In my 50's I found out that 3 times a week did more for my swimming than 4 or 5 times a week. Much more. Even though it felt like I was slacking off. Now, I'm 66 and I'm beginning to suspect that once every 3 days might be good for me now. I think it might be an age thing 5 or 6 times a week might be better for a 20 something, I dunno. My sense is that swimming every other week would just be a stress on your body, not an exercise regimen. I vote for more often.
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