Those who took a lot of time off...how long did it take you to get back in shape?
Former Member
I am wondering how long it will take. I have not swum competitively in about 20 years. I have done other exercise in these 20 years but have never been close to being in the condition I was in back then. I wonder how long it will take to get into at least moderate competitive swimming condition. I guess it is all in how one defines things. I currently swim about 3000 yards/work out and my times are a lot slower than they were back when I was in top shape. I am thinking 6 months might be enough to get into moderate shape. Anyone else here go through a similar long time away from the pool get back into fair shape? How long did it take you?
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Former Member
It took me six weeks after a 25 year layoff. But have not been able to get my times any where near what I had done in the past.
Just to add to this it takes about six weeks for you to get ready so you can get down to real work.
It took me six weeks after a 25 year layoff. But have not been able to get my times any where near what I had done in the past.
Just to add to this it takes about six weeks for you to get ready so you can get down to real work.
