How can I stay in shape for swimming while working in the Egyptian desert? Help!
Former Member
Hi - I love reading the discussion forums, and have finally got up the nerve to join because I'm looking for suggestions on how to stay in shape when I can't swim.
I spend about three months of the year working on archaeological sites - while there I can't swim (no pool) or even walk or run, as apart from actual excavation we must stay in a small compound under military guard. I hate losing my conditioning for swimming while on these projects; not only do I desperately miss swimming while in the field, I hate coming back unable to keep up with my normal lane mates. But I haven't found anything good to do to maintain it. This year I thought about taking my jump rope - but then remembered that only the floors of the teeny shared bedrooms are solid, all the rest is sand. ANY desert "cross-training" suggestions at all would so appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Flots
I feel bad for you. I wish I had more to offer than that.
I think at the very least you have to try to keep up some type of exercise program - maybe one that includes elastic bands that can keep your shoulders in good shape. Core training also comes to mind, but it sounds like you are missing the aerobic part of training more than anything.
I feel bad for you. I wish I had more to offer than that.
I think at the very least you have to try to keep up some type of exercise program - maybe one that includes elastic bands that can keep your shoulders in good shape. Core training also comes to mind, but it sounds like you are missing the aerobic part of training more than anything.
