Which is better, swimming more frequently with shorter duration, or less frequently with longer duration? For example,
(a) 7 days a week, each time 30 min, versus
(b) 3-4 times a week, each time 1 hour?
Here are the factors to consider:
1. Optimize fitness and health (not for competitive/hard core swimmer--I know that would require much more work!),
2. Minimize the chlorine effect on body.
Comments welcome!
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For me, an hour 3-4 days a week works best. Allows me to work on some distance, add some sprints and stroke work if the mood allows. IOW, a well-rounded workout.
With 30 minutes I barely get a chance to warm up.
This morning I swam 25 minutes due to not feeling well, and I reek of chlorine just as much as if I had swum 90 minutes, so that's a moot point as far as I'm concerned.
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For me, an hour 3-4 days a week works best. Allows me to work on some distance, add some sprints and stroke work if the mood allows. IOW, a well-rounded workout.
With 30 minutes I barely get a chance to warm up.
This morning I swam 25 minutes due to not feeling well, and I reek of chlorine just as much as if I had swum 90 minutes, so that's a moot point as far as I'm concerned.
