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
Thank you for the suggestions. I sincerely appreciate the insight. I tend to work well with very structured, measured environments. Some are more cerebral about their swimming. I prefer not to worry about structuring workouts. Or formulating a training plan. I sometimes wonder if I missed my calling in the military. :) Anyway, does anyone have experience with the online coaching? Are there any that specialize in swimming?
Also, some suggested simply listening to your body and allowing it to tell you when to stop training (especially early on). How exactly do you judge this? This has always been difficult for me. Is muscle tightness a sign you should stop? Cramping? Under these circumstances is it best to stop or simply slow down... How do you manage muscle recovery early on? Is a little everyday more preferable to attending workout say every other day in the beginning?
Again, i appreciate the help!
Thank you for the suggestions. I sincerely appreciate the insight. I tend to work well with very structured, measured environments. Some are more cerebral about their swimming. I prefer not to worry about structuring workouts. Or formulating a training plan. I sometimes wonder if I missed my calling in the military. :) Anyway, does anyone have experience with the online coaching? Are there any that specialize in swimming?
Also, some suggested simply listening to your body and allowing it to tell you when to stop training (especially early on). How exactly do you judge this? This has always been difficult for me. Is muscle tightness a sign you should stop? Cramping? Under these circumstances is it best to stop or simply slow down... How do you manage muscle recovery early on? Is a little everyday more preferable to attending workout say every other day in the beginning?
Again, i appreciate the help!
