I'm in my third week back after taking a few years "off" (and gaining about 20 lbs), and don't want to burn out, but I want to keep adding yards!
My first week back, I swam 4 times, and did 1000 yds, 1200, 1500, and 1250. I was exhausted by Friday!
My second week I only got in the water twice :P but felt much stronger. I did 2000, and 1500 yds.
This week yesterday, I only eeked out 1300 yrds b/c it snowed and I had to shovel the driveway before heading to the pool, so my time was cut short.
It's only taking me about 35 to 40 min's to do these workouts, but I just joined USMS and want to start using the awesome workouts on the forums (usually under 4000yds). Should I just dive right into the full yardage, or what? :confused:
(if it matters, I also lift full-body ciruit M,W,F at lunch, and do SS cardio T,Th also at lunch.)
Thanks!!
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I agree with all of the above. Ease into it. I started super slow (800-1000yd) and have worked up to 1300ish yds 2-3x week with one 2500-3000 yd workout a week. I tried to push it too soon and wound up injured and doing nothing but kicking for 6 weeks.
I also love doing the workouts posted on the forum, but always adjust the sets/yardage. Like 4x200 descend would kill me, so I'll do 4x100 or if I'm too tired/sore 2x100 or something like that.
I *heart* the "Master's Option"!!!! :applaud:
I agree with all of the above. Ease into it. I started super slow (800-1000yd) and have worked up to 1300ish yds 2-3x week with one 2500-3000 yd workout a week. I tried to push it too soon and wound up injured and doing nothing but kicking for 6 weeks.
I also love doing the workouts posted on the forum, but always adjust the sets/yardage. Like 4x200 descend would kill me, so I'll do 4x100 or if I'm too tired/sore 2x100 or something like that.
I *heart* the "Master's Option"!!!! :applaud:
