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 -
Join at once and be as involved as you can be. I've been a USMS member for 5 years now and have witnessed all shapes and sizes in workouts/competitions. The only limiting factor I see time and time again is lack of involvement. You need to reach out to those that consistently workout in your facility. They will help to overcome the times when you want to skip the workout, slack off, etc. Even if your ability levels differ greatly, they like to have someone in the pool to workout with/talk to, too. Be confident and keep at it.
Kelly -
Join at once and be as involved as you can be. I've been a USMS member for 5 years now and have witnessed all shapes and sizes in workouts/competitions. The only limiting factor I see time and time again is lack of involvement. You need to reach out to those that consistently workout in your facility. They will help to overcome the times when you want to skip the workout, slack off, etc. Even if your ability levels differ greatly, they like to have someone in the pool to workout with/talk to, too. Be confident and keep at it.
