I am a 50+ (actually 60+) female, and I thought it might be interesting for some older folks to post some workouts. This is one I did today.
400 easy
8 X 50 IM order - 15 seconds rest. Odds are building, and evens are 25 max plus 25 easy.
5 X 300 - (100 IM + 100 free + 100 stroke - 15 seconds rest between each 100), 30 seconds rest between each 300. Descend times for each 300.
250 cool down
total: 2,550 yards.
Descending the times for the 300 yard sets made this workout challenging and interesting.
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Do you also lift weights? At your age, you should consider it. I just read an article in the March/April 2003 edition of SWIM Magazine regarding osteoporosis. Article noted that swimmers were at a "higher risk".
I'm a 32 year-old male who preferred weights/running/walking until I was 25. Then I got into swimming. I've noticed that ever since I got into swimming, and stopped lifting weights, my body fat percentage has been higher than ever. I attribute some of this to the fact that I'm getting older. But some if it has to do with the fact that weight lifting is an effective fat-burning tool. I just bought a pair of dumbbells. I've been lifting twice a week, performing a complete body circuit. I'm lifting to burn fat, and stay healthy. I'm not lifting bodybuilder style. I've already noticed a difference in my waist line, and overrall appearance.
This time, I've learned my lesson. I'll never give up the weights, for as long as I live.
Do you also lift weights? At your age, you should consider it. I just read an article in the March/April 2003 edition of SWIM Magazine regarding osteoporosis. Article noted that swimmers were at a "higher risk".
I'm a 32 year-old male who preferred weights/running/walking until I was 25. Then I got into swimming. I've noticed that ever since I got into swimming, and stopped lifting weights, my body fat percentage has been higher than ever. I attribute some of this to the fact that I'm getting older. But some if it has to do with the fact that weight lifting is an effective fat-burning tool. I just bought a pair of dumbbells. I've been lifting twice a week, performing a complete body circuit. I'm lifting to burn fat, and stay healthy. I'm not lifting bodybuilder style. I've already noticed a difference in my waist line, and overrall appearance.
This time, I've learned my lesson. I'll never give up the weights, for as long as I live.
