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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hey Sarah-how did the meet go this weekend? Were there a lot of people there? I love that meet and was bummed I could not swim. I went to the dr on Friday, guess its not as bad as I thought. I have rotator cuff tendinitis in both shoulders. Im on some good anti inflamatories and have 3 weeks of physical therapy ahead of me. Thinking I will take all this week outta the water and get back in next week even though I was told to stay out. Figure I could just do some major kicking and rest the shoulders.
I honestly do not think this injury is from swimming. I think its me trying to me he-man with the weights and doing some not advisable weight exercises with the 25lb dumbells as I try and simulate the butterfly arm motion while having dumbbells. I also have same problem on treadmill where I get on that thing and somehow I think I am a marathon runner, which im not. Sometimes I guess I am a little to over zealous with things and u would think I would learn, but Im one to always push myself.
Anyways, hope to see ya in the pool next week.
greg
Hey there-
Well, it will be good for you to come and just kick - it will be great for your fly. I'd hate to see you push yourself too far and have to get surgery (but, I'm sure you've gotten that lecture from your Doc). Ha ha!
The meet was fun! It is a great pool (love those blocks)! Dan and I just talked (laughed) the entire time (HE IS SO FUNNY)! He got his national cut in the 50 back (pretty sure). But, I think I'm done with backstroke... my timing is way off and my swims were just, well... sad. No prob, though - I had a blast on the 50 fly! Felt strong! :D
Get some rest and see ya on Monday!
S
hey Sarah-how did the meet go this weekend? Were there a lot of people there? I love that meet and was bummed I could not swim. I went to the dr on Friday, guess its not as bad as I thought. I have rotator cuff tendinitis in both shoulders. Im on some good anti inflamatories and have 3 weeks of physical therapy ahead of me. Thinking I will take all this week outta the water and get back in next week even though I was told to stay out. Figure I could just do some major kicking and rest the shoulders.
I honestly do not think this injury is from swimming. I think its me trying to me he-man with the weights and doing some not advisable weight exercises with the 25lb dumbells as I try and simulate the butterfly arm motion while having dumbbells. I also have same problem on treadmill where I get on that thing and somehow I think I am a marathon runner, which im not. Sometimes I guess I am a little to over zealous with things and u would think I would learn, but Im one to always push myself.
Anyways, hope to see ya in the pool next week.
greg
Hey there-
Well, it will be good for you to come and just kick - it will be great for your fly. I'd hate to see you push yourself too far and have to get surgery (but, I'm sure you've gotten that lecture from your Doc). Ha ha!
The meet was fun! It is a great pool (love those blocks)! Dan and I just talked (laughed) the entire time (HE IS SO FUNNY)! He got his national cut in the 50 back (pretty sure). But, I think I'm done with backstroke... my timing is way off and my swims were just, well... sad. No prob, though - I had a blast on the 50 fly! Felt strong! :D
Get some rest and see ya on Monday!
S
