As an open water swimmer at heart, I got fed up with pool swimming about a month ago, and switched to almost entirely to cross country skiing 2-3 times/wk, about an hour per ski. I jumped back in the pool this week, and felt like I hadn't missed a beat; perhaps even a little stronger. I haven't had this experience with any other activity; certainly not running or biking. Now what to do about mud season - no snow and icy lakes. Hm.
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I was told that I need to cross train inorder to swim faster, have greater endurance. My knees are shot,..bone on bone in one, and my knee caps are out of place and worn part way thru. I cannot do flip turns in the pool, and I can`t do the breaststroke. The reason I started swimming 6 years ago was at my doctors advice...too impact, great cardio,..etc.
I was told that maybe a stationary bike is the ticket. Tonite at the Gym, I`m going to give it a try.
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Hopper
I was told that I need to cross train inorder to swim faster, have greater endurance. My knees are shot,..bone on bone in one, and my knee caps are out of place and worn part way thru. I cannot do flip turns in the pool, and I can`t do the breaststroke. The reason I started swimming 6 years ago was at my doctors advice...too impact, great cardio,..etc.
I was told that maybe a stationary bike is the ticket. Tonite at the Gym, I`m going to give it a try.
