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
Emmet, you are probably right, the way for USMS to expand has to be through coaches. I swim at a gym (membership $40 per month) and see plenty of swimmers, who would probably join a team if they new that USMS existed. A coached workout for about the cost they are already paying, that is a winner every time. SO how does a coach reign in the swimmers and build a successful program? One suggestion, US clubs start Masters programs with the coach given dual responsibilities initially (age group and masters) so that they don't have to eat cat food.
Emmet, you are probably right, the way for USMS to expand has to be through coaches. I swim at a gym (membership $40 per month) and see plenty of swimmers, who would probably join a team if they new that USMS existed. A coached workout for about the cost they are already paying, that is a winner every time. SO how does a coach reign in the swimmers and build a successful program? One suggestion, US clubs start Masters programs with the coach given dual responsibilities initially (age group and masters) so that they don't have to eat cat food.
