At my yearly physical last week a funny thing happened. The doctors staff informed me that swimming is not an aerobic exercise and that I would be better off walking briskly for 20 to 30 minutes a couple days each week.
I explained I try to swim 2 to 3 times each week for 60 to 90 minutes,and my workout is prepared by MO, ya'll might recognise that name. They asked me the distance I cover in that time and I responded with 2800 to 3500 yards or 1.5 to 2 miles depending on time.
Not good enough according to the staff. I should be walking. I will let the facts stand for themselves.
Age 48
Wt 149
BP 120/80
Pulse 60
Body Fat 18%
Total Cholesterol 194 (need to eat better)
Well it is off to the pool for another MO workout. Maybe I will walk briskly from my car to the pool and see if that counts. Thanks for those workouts MO I enjoy them.
Have a great day
Paul
Parents
Former Member
I posted before I was done...
What I'm talking about here is simply one aspect of how established programs (coached clubs) can expand their sphere of influence. The selling point, to doctors, will be a structured, professionally supervised, progressive fitness program. By definition, this involves a coach and club.
Outreach is an entirely different topic (that has not been forgotten). In my seldom humble opinion, the single best outreach mechanism is helping coaches move toward earning professional incomes plying their trade. The small but growing number of Masters coaches that DO earn professional incomes through coaching serve to inspire other not-yet-Masters coaches to get involved with Masters, and still others to become coaches and start clubs. For every new, motivated, passionate coach that hits the ground running, USMS will see another 100+ swimmers added to the bottom line. The greater the observable income potential, the greater the number of such new coaches there will be.
I posted before I was done...
What I'm talking about here is simply one aspect of how established programs (coached clubs) can expand their sphere of influence. The selling point, to doctors, will be a structured, professionally supervised, progressive fitness program. By definition, this involves a coach and club.
Outreach is an entirely different topic (that has not been forgotten). In my seldom humble opinion, the single best outreach mechanism is helping coaches move toward earning professional incomes plying their trade. The small but growing number of Masters coaches that DO earn professional incomes through coaching serve to inspire other not-yet-Masters coaches to get involved with Masters, and still others to become coaches and start clubs. For every new, motivated, passionate coach that hits the ground running, USMS will see another 100+ swimmers added to the bottom line. The greater the observable income potential, the greater the number of such new coaches there will be.
