The last time I swam was in mid-March. I train alone, usually 1500-2500, 3-4 times a week. I just turned 62. I was feeling in a good space, doing a masters personal best at just shy of 61 in my best event, even though I've started back at this at 54.
I've been doing resistance band training, yoga, and a mini-elliptical trainer, plus 125 pushups every day. However, my resting heart rate, which was down to low 60s (56/57 overnight), is now 70-ish.
Will I be able to get back to where I was, if/when the pools re-open, and if so, how long should it take.
Side note: will pools likely be safe? I live in Brooklyn, NY
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I'm 67. I've found that training in my 60's requires far more strategy and caution than it did in my 50's. And even with regular workouts, there is a clear physical decline. YMMV.
I'm 67. I've found that training in my 60's requires far more strategy and caution than it did in my 50's. And even with regular workouts, there is a clear physical decline. YMMV.
