I have come to the conclusion that at 37 I need to start exercising. I want to be healthy and fit and well lose a few. I have always been a swimmer, but I realize that every "break" I take from swimming creates more problems than anticipated. It seems that it takes longer and longer to get back into to "shape". I don't want to win any races right now, I just want to be able to swim 3000 yds without hurling in the gutter (which by the way, my pool does not have).
Any advice for getting back into swim shape? and does this sound familiar to anyone?
Thanks!
Parents
Former Member
I agree with everyone above. I took the past year of competitve swimming do to a rotator cuff tear. You just have to ease yourself back into the routine slowly and consistantly. As to not having a Masters Team in the area...have you called the local YMCA or YWCA? They may not always have a coach for their club, but they usually supply workouts. (If that makes since.) If that club has regulars, you will have that encouragement. And finally as to your faster friends...there are two kinds of swimmers...distance and sprinters. As long as you finish, it doesn't matter how long it takes you.
Happy Swimming!:p
Heather
I agree with everyone above. I took the past year of competitve swimming do to a rotator cuff tear. You just have to ease yourself back into the routine slowly and consistantly. As to not having a Masters Team in the area...have you called the local YMCA or YWCA? They may not always have a coach for their club, but they usually supply workouts. (If that makes since.) If that club has regulars, you will have that encouragement. And finally as to your faster friends...there are two kinds of swimmers...distance and sprinters. As long as you finish, it doesn't matter how long it takes you.
Happy Swimming!:p
Heather
