I am 45 years old and swim 2 to 3 times per week. I swim for aeobic benefits and general fitness. I do not race and don't feel a need to improve my speed. I only have 30 minutes in the pool for each workout session. Does anyone have ideas on good workouts that are challenging but do not go overboard? Thanks.
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Great question Albertino!
Even though you have no interest in racing, I am sure that you are interested in keeping your shoulders healthy and doing a workout that will keep you fit from your head to your toes.
You can acheive that by selecting workouts from any of the ones posted by the USMS coaches, but simply do the warm-up and/or early sets that they recommend and skip the rest. The sets early in the workouts are not intended to improve your speed, but do focus on proper technique. Good technique will keep you injury free and swimming longer. Just do what you can complete in your 30 minute swim.
Happy swimming Albertino!
Great question Albertino!
Even though you have no interest in racing, I am sure that you are interested in keeping your shoulders healthy and doing a workout that will keep you fit from your head to your toes.
You can acheive that by selecting workouts from any of the ones posted by the USMS coaches, but simply do the warm-up and/or early sets that they recommend and skip the rest. The sets early in the workouts are not intended to improve your speed, but do focus on proper technique. Good technique will keep you injury free and swimming longer. Just do what you can complete in your 30 minute swim.
Happy swimming Albertino!
