Back in the pool after 22 years!!!!!!!!!!!

RE: Back in the pool after 22 years!!!!!!!!!!!

Former Member — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:11:46 GMT

Thanks Donna I had my second workout today. It feels good. My cardio needs to get better. But that will come with time I am sure. It feels good to get back in the pool Katie

RE: Back in the pool after 22 years!!!!!!!!!!!

Former Member — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:05:26 GMT

Here's what I have to say on your return to swimming: YAY :cheerleader::cheerleader:. I used Zoomer fins for 20 years and loved the strength they gave my legs, especially for backstroke. Some advocate them, some don't as you already know. Welcome back to the world of water!! Donna

RE: Back in the pool after 22 years!!!!!!!!!!!

Former Member — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 13:35:01 GMT

I see you that you are a fellow canuck. Hi there I was expecting to be sore. I mean you cannot go from nothing to swimming and not be a little sore. I know that if I don't join a program then I would not go and would not optimize my workouts as I would not know where to start. The Masters program I joined is the Guelph Marlins. They specifically tell you that we are masters, here for fun and exercise , they put a program together for what you want. I was impressed. I guess time will tell. You can be as competitive or non competitive as you want. Though I have not been in the pool for 22 years ( lengths) we have a pool and I swim in lakes a lot. It is all so interesting. Thanks for you input. I really like this forum Katie

RE: Back in the pool after 22 years!!!!!!!!!!!

Former Member — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 13:30:43 GMT

Fins one of the reasons I do not workout with a masters club. Sore muscles another reason. I had a 25 year layoff. However I taught swimming during my layoff and only did very small stroke demonstrations. I started with the local master swim club. I was so crippled up after 6 weeks I could not walk. I tried a couple more clubs. The last coach said You have to do everything we tell you to do. I told her what she could do. I do not think anyone should come out of a workout with sore muscles.