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
The problem is that we are usually 4 or more to a lane and it hurts the flow.
In this case just sit out a 50 when you feel you need to. Just avoid using this technique as a crutch! Obviously you are supposed to be somewhat out of breath.
The problem is that we are usually 4 or more to a lane and it hurts the flow.
In this case just sit out a 50 when you feel you need to. Just avoid using this technique as a crutch! Obviously you are supposed to be somewhat out of breath.
