For the last 3 ½ years, I have been hiking the hills up behind my house...trekking an average of four to six miles, a minimum of three mornings a week. While this has proven to be a good cardio workout, I’m afraid my feet are giving out on me. At 66 years old and recipient of a quintuple by-pass in ‘01, I desire to maintain a pretty aggressive conditioning program to allow me to pursue my various recreational activities (surfing, kayaking, backpacking). Swimming would seem to be a good addition to my fitness program... taking a load off my feet so to speak.
I have access to a municipal pool. My question....How do I get started? What would be a good general conditioning program? Would swim fins be recommended? Any advice, suggestions and recommendations for this newbie would be greatly appreciated
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Anyone have any advice on finding a local masters swimming team? I live in Charleston and would love to get involved. I would like to get into swimming for fitness. I was swimming last summer and enjoyed the feeling I had after a good swim. I was able to swim about a mile an hour maybe twice a week. I had never really swum laps before in my life. I'm 25. I tried to keep it up but was swimming in Norfolk, VA one day and 2 people came in that just glided through the water. Frankly I was embarrassed to be in the same pool with them. I'm a little too self concience to begin with. My confidence was sunk I haven't swam since. I know this is a horrible reason not to swim but I think if I could join some local people who could help me become a better swimmer and help me work on it (workouts, form) I could make this a lifelong habit (with a little support). From what I've read Masters Swimming seems like the place for me! Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated!
Anyone have any advice on finding a local masters swimming team? I live in Charleston and would love to get involved. I would like to get into swimming for fitness. I was swimming last summer and enjoyed the feeling I had after a good swim. I was able to swim about a mile an hour maybe twice a week. I had never really swum laps before in my life. I'm 25. I tried to keep it up but was swimming in Norfolk, VA one day and 2 people came in that just glided through the water. Frankly I was embarrassed to be in the same pool with them. I'm a little too self concience to begin with. My confidence was sunk I haven't swam since. I know this is a horrible reason not to swim but I think if I could join some local people who could help me become a better swimmer and help me work on it (workouts, form) I could make this a lifelong habit (with a little support). From what I've read Masters Swimming seems like the place for me! Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated!
