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
1.) Work with your coach to adjust either the intervals or the distance.
2.) Talk to your doctor in any case. Presuming your age, the recent weight loss and diet changes, you should ensure your doctor is up to date with what you are doing before you assume you can take on tight intervals.
Safety first!
1.) Work with your coach to adjust either the intervals or the distance.
2.) Talk to your doctor in any case. Presuming your age, the recent weight loss and diet changes, you should ensure your doctor is up to date with what you are doing before you assume you can take on tight intervals.
Safety first!
