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
Parents
Former Member
If chest straps slip in the water, you could try replacing all or part of the elastic with gripper elastic:
www.seattlefabrics.com/elastic.htmlwww.seattlefabrics.com/Gripper Elastic_small.jpg Gripper Elastic
"Elastic designed with bikers and skiers in mind. Gripper Elastic has a rubber compound added to it to stop bike shorts and the cuffs of skiwear from slipping. Available in black."
If chest straps slip in the water, you could try replacing all or part of the elastic with gripper elastic:
www.seattlefabrics.com/elastic.htmlwww.seattlefabrics.com/Gripper Elastic_small.jpg Gripper Elastic
"Elastic designed with bikers and skiers in mind. Gripper Elastic has a rubber compound added to it to stop bike shorts and the cuffs of skiwear from slipping. Available in black."
