Hello there,
I am new here and I am an amateur when it comes to swimming; this is why I would be grateful for your experienced advice.
Four years back I used to be a semi-professional squash player. I used to train almost daily and lift weights, upper and lower body on alternate days. However, I stopped as a result of a meniscus injury in my left knee... and I got busy with life.
I recently went on a diet for weight loss and started going to the gym. I tried using low-impact machines such as the bicycle. However, my pain is quite loud. I have to wear knee pads most of the time and sometimes walking too much may be an issue.
I decided to take up swimming as it is almost a no-impact sport for my knee. However I am not sure how to coordinate the weight lifting with the swimming. I intend to do 3 to 4 times a week of swimming. Is it okay if I weight lift on the same day of swimming? Moreover, if I do, should it be before or after? I am clueless with this regard. (Plus, I have no time for more than 3 to 4 times a week at the gym so I feel predisposed to weight lift on the same days as swimming)
Thanks for the advice.
