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
Congratulation on getting back after 30 years and being able to keep up at all. Keep working on it . You will get more speed as you go. Try some tune ups on your stroke. A lot has changed in the 30 years and you might benefit from some of the stroke changes. Also a rash guard may help keep that extra skin tucked in.
Congratulation on getting back after 30 years and being able to keep up at all. Keep working on it . You will get more speed as you go. Try some tune ups on your stroke. A lot has changed in the 30 years and you might benefit from some of the stroke changes. Also a rash guard may help keep that extra skin tucked in.
