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?
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?
I presume the layoff was from swimming? Or exercise in general?
1. If you intend to maintain a 4-5 session per week schedule, start with it. But make sure that you do not overindulge. Go to the pool, get in and swim easily until you feel comfortable. Then decide of you want to do any more and add yardage as desired. Do you plan to practice with a group? That will help immensely.
2. Go with goggles. There are many manufacturers and styles, you will find something that you like.
3. As before, start with something easy to warm up. Let your body tell you what to add or change. If you are practicing with a club, your coach will give good suggestions. Private lessons cannot be overrated. You can get help with stroke and conditioning tips, too.
4. You are not as young as you once were. Don't expect to do great things with little preparation. See a doctor to find out if you have any existing conditions that may preclude swimming. It is one of the best exercises for many conditions, but it never hurts to get a professional opinion. Few of us on the forums are doctors, and fewer yet are MDs.
And the answer to the question you did not ask: have fun, no matter what you do. If it ain't fun, it ain't gonna work.
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?
I presume the layoff was from swimming? Or exercise in general?
1. If you intend to maintain a 4-5 session per week schedule, start with it. But make sure that you do not overindulge. Go to the pool, get in and swim easily until you feel comfortable. Then decide of you want to do any more and add yardage as desired. Do you plan to practice with a group? That will help immensely.
2. Go with goggles. There are many manufacturers and styles, you will find something that you like.
3. As before, start with something easy to warm up. Let your body tell you what to add or change. If you are practicing with a club, your coach will give good suggestions. Private lessons cannot be overrated. You can get help with stroke and conditioning tips, too.
4. You are not as young as you once were. Don't expect to do great things with little preparation. See a doctor to find out if you have any existing conditions that may preclude swimming. It is one of the best exercises for many conditions, but it never hurts to get a professional opinion. Few of us on the forums are doctors, and fewer yet are MDs.
And the answer to the question you did not ask: have fun, no matter what you do. If it ain't fun, it ain't gonna work.
