Hi there. It's been a while since I lifted weights... (college) - and I was wondering...
Since my time is limited and I can't make multiple trips to the rec during the day, would it be smarter for me to lift before I swim or after?
What are your thoughts on a personal trainer to help get started?
I realized that I need to start lifting because of how I swam today at my meet. I've been doing some great work at practice - but I think I need a little bit of assistance.
:joker:
Thanks,
Sarah
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As a younger swimmer, we lifted intensely before at least three of our afternoon workouts each week. As I remember, we didn't need much warmup for the swim following those sessions. We all had shoulder problems of one form or another, whether from overdistance, poor form, the weights, or just growth pains I can't say.
You could search the forum, but if I remember the collective wisdom, if one is trying to protect their older shoulders, the weights and associated stretching might not be preferable before swimming.
Personally, I do a short cardio bit as a warmup, then lift weights, then do a longer cardio after. If I swim before weights, I can usually jump right into it without the first cardio because my heart rate is still up there and my shoulders, etc. are warmed up (maybe exhausted, too....).
Good luck,
DV
As a younger swimmer, we lifted intensely before at least three of our afternoon workouts each week. As I remember, we didn't need much warmup for the swim following those sessions. We all had shoulder problems of one form or another, whether from overdistance, poor form, the weights, or just growth pains I can't say.
You could search the forum, but if I remember the collective wisdom, if one is trying to protect their older shoulders, the weights and associated stretching might not be preferable before swimming.
Personally, I do a short cardio bit as a warmup, then lift weights, then do a longer cardio after. If I swim before weights, I can usually jump right into it without the first cardio because my heart rate is still up there and my shoulders, etc. are warmed up (maybe exhausted, too....).
Good luck,
DV
