Hi,
I have been swimming for a short time now, and have fallen in love with lap swimming. I am 37 years old female who is very overweight and out of shape. My weight was over 300 and I had many health problems. I made many life changes and now have lost 62 lbs. I discovered that I like to work out, but my stamina is really low right now. When I started swimming I just wanted to make it accross the pool. Now that I can do that, I want to increase my endurance, stamina, and learn how to swim with good technique.
I competed on a speech team in college, so I understand the advantage of working with a coach as well as maintaining a workout routine.
Fear has kept me from joining -- will I be laughed at when I show up at the pool? Do I need to wait until I have lost more weight to join? Am I too much of a "beginner" to join? I would rather have people tell me honestly if my weight is a problem, than be embarrassed at the pool.
Any input would be appriciated.
Thanks, Kelly
(sorry about spelling)
Kelly,
I’m with NYSwim, any adult who laughs at others because of physical appearance, has some serious problems of their own.
To quote Nancy Ridout Masters is “Swimming for Life” not swimming only for the fast. I think you are more likely to find people who applaud you for the life changes you have made and for your willingness to try.
Kelly,
I’m with NYSwim, any adult who laughs at others because of physical appearance, has some serious problems of their own.
To quote Nancy Ridout Masters is “Swimming for Life” not swimming only for the fast. I think you are more likely to find people who applaud you for the life changes you have made and for your willingness to try.
