I'm 63 and now cleared by my Drs. for swimming (not running or biking) after some major medical problems. Vascular and cardiovascular side effects from treatment come into play as I begin building endurance in the pool.
I'm fortunate to have the best coach (and the busiest) in the country to work with. As important as what my coach will do to bring me along, will be the help of a sports oriented Cardiologist.
Does anyone safely compete at a high level with ongoing guidance and input of a Cardiologist with satisfactory results? By satisfactory I mean age group competitive.
Are there reliable wrist heart monitors on the market? I haven't been in a pool in so long, I wasn't aware that the swimming community is made up of such great people - they're so much more laid back and sociable than marathoners.
Sorry if this topic has been discussed elsewhere. I'm still getting familiar with all that's available - it's intimidating.
Thanks,
Steve
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Mike, I'm going to look into that tech suit so as to use a chest strapped monitor. Might also help with my low body temp. - I freeze in a therapy pool.
Steve,
If that is a serious problem, you could even look into the light tri open water swim suits to a full on wet suit. We actually have people training in wet suits regularly on my team and at the club I have seen more people in wet suits than briefs.
There is a Finis thread that has cheap body suits, and if they are sold out in your size, geochuck can probably get you a Yingfa for not too much more than the Finis are currently going for.
Mike, I'm going to look into that tech suit so as to use a chest strapped monitor. Might also help with my low body temp. - I freeze in a therapy pool.
Steve,
If that is a serious problem, you could even look into the light tri open water swim suits to a full on wet suit. We actually have people training in wet suits regularly on my team and at the club I have seen more people in wet suits than briefs.
There is a Finis thread that has cheap body suits, and if they are sold out in your size, geochuck can probably get you a Yingfa for not too much more than the Finis are currently going for.
