How many laps do you swim on a average workout? I ask because of the lap counter questions. I used to count laps but that was when I was swimming 18 laps or a 1/4 mile I stopped because it got to be a hassle and really did not care..Exercise is what it is but got to wonder how far I do swim.. I try to swim 30 to 45 minutes a day.. 36 laps to about 50 laps I guess. And a lap I am counting is once across 25 meters or 75 feet depending on the pool. Or is that a lenght across..? I am a lightweight compared to some as I know some swimmers training for Olympics measure their distance in thousands of yards a day. or 1760 yards a mile. thats..71 laps a mile 36 laps a 1/2 mile 18 laps a 1/4 mile give a bit.. Now meters unless I'm wrong its about 1624 meters a mile, or 65 laps a mile or 33 laps a half mile or 16 laps a 1/4 mile in a 25 meter pool rounded off.
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I was swimming every other day; workouts were 3000-3500 meters before finishing with the "reward" of fly laps. To me, the fly at the end makes the whole experience worthwhile; I love the thrill of finishing strong. Problem is, that I have developed bicep tendinitis in both arms, and have been sidelined (in substantial pain) for over a month. I like the idea of the counter, and I guess I'd push the button at each flip. I have worked out a rotation which helps me to count: 6 free, 2 ***, 2 free, 2 back (and repeat ad infinitim). This helps me to know my count at any time while I meditate. Where I get lost at times is whether I'm on lap 70, 80, of 90, etc. So, I think that the counter would help alot.
I was swimming every other day; workouts were 3000-3500 meters before finishing with the "reward" of fly laps. To me, the fly at the end makes the whole experience worthwhile; I love the thrill of finishing strong. Problem is, that I have developed bicep tendinitis in both arms, and have been sidelined (in substantial pain) for over a month. I like the idea of the counter, and I guess I'd push the button at each flip. I have worked out a rotation which helps me to count: 6 free, 2 ***, 2 free, 2 back (and repeat ad infinitim). This helps me to know my count at any time while I meditate. Where I get lost at times is whether I'm on lap 70, 80, of 90, etc. So, I think that the counter would help alot.
