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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Originally posted by Courteous Swimmer
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 run in addition to my swimming. I prefer the running to weights. I also "do" some of the machines at the Y like the elliptical trainer and sometimes go to a spinning class.
Originally posted by Courteous Swimmer
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 run in addition to my swimming. I prefer the running to weights. I also "do" some of the machines at the Y like the elliptical trainer and sometimes go to a spinning class.
