I am a returning swimmer after taking 30 years off from the sport. I am swimming for fitness primarly. I have lost 180 lbs through diet and exercise but decided to start swimming to finish my weight loss. I still have 80lbs to lose.
Typically I swim 2000-2500 yds per workout. The coach gives the team intervals that are very tight for me. Often times I get only 5-10 seconds between sets. I am having trouble catching my breath when doing freestyle. I do not have this problem if doing breaststroke or backstroke. Should I be concerned? I have been swimming for 4 months.
As a side question, I still have 80 lbs to lose, plus lots of excess skin that needs to be removed. Would this be causing drag that is slowing me down?
Thanks
Wow! Congratulations on your weight loss! That is an impressive number. I'm sure your swimming schedule will help you lose the last 80 in no time and definitely help you keep it off!!
I would probably talk to the coach and my Doctor about the breathlessness during swim sets.
You could try taking a longer rest interval and see if it helps.
I would imagine loose skin causes drag. Basically anything extra will do it.
Good luck and keep up the GREAT work!!!!
Wow! Congratulations on your weight loss! That is an impressive number. I'm sure your swimming schedule will help you lose the last 80 in no time and definitely help you keep it off!!
I would probably talk to the coach and my Doctor about the breathlessness during swim sets.
You could try taking a longer rest interval and see if it helps.
I would imagine loose skin causes drag. Basically anything extra will do it.
Good luck and keep up the GREAT work!!!!
