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
Often times I get only 5-10 seconds between sets.
If you're constantly swimming at a fast pace, I'm not surprised you're out of breath. If you're trying to stay with a group, change the distance instead of the intervals. If it's 4 x 100's on 2:00, do 4 x 75's instead. If you're getting more rest and still out of breath, then I'd see a doc.
Often times I get only 5-10 seconds between sets.
If you're constantly swimming at a fast pace, I'm not surprised you're out of breath. If you're trying to stay with a group, change the distance instead of the intervals. If it's 4 x 100's on 2:00, do 4 x 75's instead. If you're getting more rest and still out of breath, then I'd see a doc.
