Former Swimmer looking for help.

Former Member
Former Member
Hi, I am an experienced swimmer who has been on land WAY too long. I am 27 years old, and haven't participated in year round swimming since my junior year in high school 9 years ago. Prior to "burning out" I swam year round AT least 2.5 hours a day for 13 years. I am over weight (99lbs) and began a new workout program in May. I walk 1.5 miles in 45 at lunch 4 days a week and go to a gym for cardio (2 days) and weights (3 days). I also do yoga one day a week. I'm seeing great results having lost 16 lbs so far and 12 inches. I work at an indoor pool in the winter and spring as a supervisor for the the aquatics program and am interested in using my time wisely. I'd like to start swimming again. my major problem is I do not know where to begin with a workout. I do NOT just want to get in the pool and lap swim. That is boring to me. I like the challenge of sets and timing myself. I feel I will be able to measure my progress better that way. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had some ideas for me on what type of workout I should be doing. I'd like to work on ALL my strokes as well as kicking and pulling too. In high school I could do a :56.0 100 free and 1:15:43 100 breastroke. I was average on a team of super stars. can you guys give me some advice on where to start. I'd like to swim for an hour at least once a week to give me more variaty in my cardio workout. Got any ideas???