I'm starting two-a-day practices in a desparate attempt to get ready for Nationals. So I'm swimming 3 times a week, twice a day, running and light weights the other two days, and resting on weekends.
Any ideas for making the transition from swimming just 3 times a week to this new schedule easier? My muscles are screaming right now!! :help:
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I'm starting two-a-day practices in a desparate attempt to get ready for Nationals. So I'm swimming 3 times a week, twice a day, running and light weights the other two days, and resting on weekends.
Any ideas for making the transition from swimming just 3 times a week to this new schedule easier? My muscles are screaming right now!! :help:
Hi hon! I'll email you soon. First of all, do this gradually. For example, swim twice on Wednesdays this week and next and even the following, then add Fridays in for about a month, then add Mondays ... Second, I think you'd be better off swimming 5 days/week instead of doing doubles 3 x per week. Your body needs time to recover.
Either way Kyra that's still pretty intense--good luck to you.
I'm starting two-a-day practices in a desparate attempt to get ready for Nationals. So I'm swimming 3 times a week, twice a day, running and light weights the other two days, and resting on weekends.
Any ideas for making the transition from swimming just 3 times a week to this new schedule easier? My muscles are screaming right now!! :help:
Hi hon! I'll email you soon. First of all, do this gradually. For example, swim twice on Wednesdays this week and next and even the following, then add Fridays in for about a month, then add Mondays ... Second, I think you'd be better off swimming 5 days/week instead of doing doubles 3 x per week. Your body needs time to recover.
Either way Kyra that's still pretty intense--good luck to you.
