I would like to begin swimming again, but I am a little fearful of trying to begin again. I was a distance swimmer 30 years ago. My swimming career lasted 20 years. Since that time I have gained about 30 pounds, aged 30 years, have a prothesis for a shoulder and can not quite get my left arm out of the water to swim freestyle .... forget ever doing butterfly or backstroke again. I am afraid if I go to the local public pool and try to swim one lap I will never make it. I have no idea how to even begin the process. My four sisters are all swimming again in other parts of the country, but none are dealing with physical limitations so they don't know how to help me. Anyone have any good ideas.
thanks
Zoe
To borrow a phrase from Nike, Just do it. You can always come up with some reason(s) not to do something but if you really want to swim again, just go get in the water. Adaptations to your limitations will evolve as you encounter them. Obviously, getting in and back in shape will hurt but you were a swimmer in the past, you can do it. Mental fortitude and toughness will prevail. And, just in case, let the lifeguard know you're getting in and just to keep a special eye on you until your confidence returns. Good Luck.
To borrow a phrase from Nike, Just do it. You can always come up with some reason(s) not to do something but if you really want to swim again, just go get in the water. Adaptations to your limitations will evolve as you encounter them. Obviously, getting in and back in shape will hurt but you were a swimmer in the past, you can do it. Mental fortitude and toughness will prevail. And, just in case, let the lifeguard know you're getting in and just to keep a special eye on you until your confidence returns. Good Luck.
