I swam competitively from the time I was 7yrs old the whole way through college. After I graduated, I decided to take a few years off and try to do some serious weight lifting. I did moderate cardio work during this couple of year stretch - I don't really consider my self to be out of shape, just out of "swimming shape" :(
Anyways, I'm getting ready to start swimming again. I've been doing a lot of running to try to get a little closer to what I feel would be in shape for practicing.
Any thoughts on how to "ease" back into serious workouts. The fitness center that I belong to has a masters program, but I would be nowhere near ready to participate.
Thanks,
-cotfessi
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I actually found that with a lot of running and a little swimming, my ability to swim for longer periods is decreasing. As was said before, there is no substitute. It seems like I am out of breath faster.
Anyway, My way of getting back into it was by joining a group of people, such as masters and "compete" with them.
My drive for better results are by constantly comparing myself with other people, even during workouts. This makes me push harder. I must however warn you not to overdo it, because of the change of injuries.
Hope this helps
I actually found that with a lot of running and a little swimming, my ability to swim for longer periods is decreasing. As was said before, there is no substitute. It seems like I am out of breath faster.
Anyway, My way of getting back into it was by joining a group of people, such as masters and "compete" with them.
My drive for better results are by constantly comparing myself with other people, even during workouts. This makes me push harder. I must however warn you not to overdo it, because of the change of injuries.
Hope this helps
