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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I'll add another aspect that draws MANY people into the technique improvement mindset: Simple, mindless lapswimming is BOOOOOOORING!. But you'll find that most people who are constantly working toward more effective swimming are very mentally involved throughout the process such that there is simply no time to be bored.
A Jerry Heidenreich quote: "To swim effortlessly requires great effort." That "great effort" part refers predominantly to mental effort. It is not uncommon for a swimmer, so engrossed, to be aware that they are more mentally tired than physically tired after a highly successful training session. And I think it was Eddy Reese who said "This isn't a sport for dummies."
I'll add another aspect that draws MANY people into the technique improvement mindset: Simple, mindless lapswimming is BOOOOOOORING!. But you'll find that most people who are constantly working toward more effective swimming are very mentally involved throughout the process such that there is simply no time to be bored.
A Jerry Heidenreich quote: "To swim effortlessly requires great effort." That "great effort" part refers predominantly to mental effort. It is not uncommon for a swimmer, so engrossed, to be aware that they are more mentally tired than physically tired after a highly successful training session. And I think it was Eddy Reese who said "This isn't a sport for dummies."
