After a long layoff, I am getting back into swimming and I have some questions to ask.
1. How often should I rest? I plan on practicing at least 4 or 5 times a week. Bear in mind I am going to start out very slowly.
2. Any recommendations for a goggles or swim mask? I am thinking of using a swim mask starting out.
3. What should my basic swim program entail?
4. What should I be aware of starting out?
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I'm also starting up after a year. I'm looking for suggestions on easing into it again and avoiding shoulder strain. How many days would be optimal? How much yardage to begin with? Should I focus on kicking or arms or what? I used to do about 2000yds/workout? What should I begin with? What has worked well for all of you who have re-entered the pool?
Thanks. Andy:banana:
I've started and stopped a few times and used to do 2000 a work out as well. I hate how long it takes to get into shape and try to do it as quickly as possible without getting injured. I have found alternating swimming and running on the treadmill works the best. Usually I swim on mon,wed,and fri; and run on the treadmill for about 30 minutes on tues, thurs, and sat. With this method You are getting a workout everyday while keeping you shoulders fresh. When you swim, go until you are tired but not exhausted. You should see your yardage increase gradually. When you get to the yardage that you want you can start you normal routine and drop the running.
I'm also starting up after a year. I'm looking for suggestions on easing into it again and avoiding shoulder strain. How many days would be optimal? How much yardage to begin with? Should I focus on kicking or arms or what? I used to do about 2000yds/workout? What should I begin with? What has worked well for all of you who have re-entered the pool?
Thanks. Andy:banana:
I've started and stopped a few times and used to do 2000 a work out as well. I hate how long it takes to get into shape and try to do it as quickly as possible without getting injured. I have found alternating swimming and running on the treadmill works the best. Usually I swim on mon,wed,and fri; and run on the treadmill for about 30 minutes on tues, thurs, and sat. With this method You are getting a workout everyday while keeping you shoulders fresh. When you swim, go until you are tired but not exhausted. You should see your yardage increase gradually. When you get to the yardage that you want you can start you normal routine and drop the running.
