I swam when I was younger, but never really competitively. I'm 26, and just want to swim to stay in shape, and get in better shape. I've read some of the postings, and most of the workouts seem to be for people really interested in racing and such. I'm looking for a basic beginner workout which I could do and build off of. Hopefully one of you "experts" can help me.
Thanks
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My 2 cents: One of the most significant things I did that improved my swimming was determining my workout before I swim. I use Swim Info. workouts and others modifying them for me. I write the workout I intend to complete prior to going to the pool and tape it to my water bottle. I have found it is one of the most significant things that gives me an incentive to do a complete workout. Before I used to go for my swim and have a goal in mind (in meters/yards) and often didn't complete it. With a list of the sets in front of me, I feel obligated to complete them and feel so satisfied when I've completed everything I set out to do. It's very motivational.
My other cent: Although many people on this forum discuss competition, please know that Masters is for both competitively minded swimmers and fitness minded swimmers. Most Masters clubs have a mixture of both. So, no matter what's your level of swimming, you are welcome in joining Masters.
Dan
My 2 cents: One of the most significant things I did that improved my swimming was determining my workout before I swim. I use Swim Info. workouts and others modifying them for me. I write the workout I intend to complete prior to going to the pool and tape it to my water bottle. I have found it is one of the most significant things that gives me an incentive to do a complete workout. Before I used to go for my swim and have a goal in mind (in meters/yards) and often didn't complete it. With a list of the sets in front of me, I feel obligated to complete them and feel so satisfied when I've completed everything I set out to do. It's very motivational.
My other cent: Although many people on this forum discuss competition, please know that Masters is for both competitively minded swimmers and fitness minded swimmers. Most Masters clubs have a mixture of both. So, no matter what's your level of swimming, you are welcome in joining Masters.
Dan
