I've made it my new years resolution to get back into the water after being away from masters swimming for about six years (and two kids and countless sympathy pounds!) Once upon a time I had a bit of an obsessive personality when it came to working out. I always did too much too soon. Can anyone recommend a good read or a good online program that might help me better plan or pace my return to the water. I'm in my late 30's now and I'm starting to feel the aches and pains that I use to kid my dad about... we have an excellent masters program in my area but the emphasis (rightfully so) tends to me on appeasing the general populace during workout and not helping the out-of-shape get back into shape (safely). I'm expecting that I'll need to take care to watch over this myself.
Anyway, thanks for your insight!
Brandon
My suggestion is to set goals (immediate, intermittent, and long-term) and, to be cliché, "plan your work and work your plan." I started swimming last summer after a 20 yr. hiatus and was worn out after 400yds, but it was a start. I kept at it, swimming when I could, and have gradually increased my total to 5000yds, 3 days a week. I had setbacks and breakthroughs, but the long and short term goals seem to help out. I myself am a 39yr old "geezer" or "pup" depending upon pov, so I was in a similar boat.
As far as the getting hurt part, for me I had to learn to listen to my body, and make sure I get enough rest and sleep in between workouts. Variety is also a good thing to keep boredom at bay and hopefully avoid repetitive motion injuries. Good luck.
:bouncing::wiggle::applaud::agree::groovy:
My suggestion is to set goals (immediate, intermittent, and long-term) and, to be cliché, "plan your work and work your plan." I started swimming last summer after a 20 yr. hiatus and was worn out after 400yds, but it was a start. I kept at it, swimming when I could, and have gradually increased my total to 5000yds, 3 days a week. I had setbacks and breakthroughs, but the long and short term goals seem to help out. I myself am a 39yr old "geezer" or "pup" depending upon pov, so I was in a similar boat.
As far as the getting hurt part, for me I had to learn to listen to my body, and make sure I get enough rest and sleep in between workouts. Variety is also a good thing to keep boredom at bay and hopefully avoid repetitive motion injuries. Good luck.
:bouncing::wiggle::applaud::agree::groovy:
