After 3 years off from any training and barley any exercise over the past 2 years I have made a return to training today. It was rough. My body was like what the heck just happened. I was wondering if i should be pushing hard right away or to just take it easy.
Today I did-
scm
200 free
100 kick
6x50 free @ :45
6x50 kick @ :15 sec rest
200 cool down
I use to go 21.8 in 50 yard free and this seems like it would be an easy practice but I couldn't even make the 6x50 frees, i was off by by a few seconds and my pulse was 180. I have high blood pressure basically from the typical unhealthy college lifestyle of drinking alot and eating fast food for the past 2 years. I'm 22 years old, 6'1 163 with a blood pressure of 137/89. Is there any risk of trying to push hard to get back in shape faster or should I take it easy. I feel fine now, I was just very tired in the pool. And i figured if the yardage is low it's not putting too much stress on my shoulders. My only concern is can you overwork in terms of cardio?
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22 years old, 6'1 163
welcome back.
Judging by your height and weight, the drinking and eating may have only slightly affected your blood pressure. If you were like 30 or 40 pounds heavier that's another story. Younger people still have miracle growth running in the bloodstream. You will bounce back in about 3 or 4 months tops.
Eat right, drink plenty of water and get the recommended amount of sleep. You'll be faster than before.
When I was competing in college, I only lifted during the off season (not much swimming at all in the summer months).
The first week back in September was always brutal. By week 3 you should be feeling the progress.
22 years old, 6'1 163
welcome back.
Judging by your height and weight, the drinking and eating may have only slightly affected your blood pressure. If you were like 30 or 40 pounds heavier that's another story. Younger people still have miracle growth running in the bloodstream. You will bounce back in about 3 or 4 months tops.
Eat right, drink plenty of water and get the recommended amount of sleep. You'll be faster than before.
When I was competing in college, I only lifted during the off season (not much swimming at all in the summer months).
The first week back in September was always brutal. By week 3 you should be feeling the progress.
