Unfortunately, because of financial issues, I can't be part of a dedicated swim team/group. So, I do my laps at the local YMCA (ugh). But I haven't swam in about 3 years and really want to start to do train for competition in school (just started high school, 14 years old). Also, although not grossly overweight, I am, at 5'10 and 150 lbs. Do YMCAs have reputable coaches or am I out of luck and have to just do laps on my own?
Parents
Former Member
By weight training, I assume wegiht lifting? I've been staying away from that because of the "stunt your growths" myths, but I recently saw an article form webmd.com that light and high rep (what swimmers do anyay) will not affect my growth. But since I saw that now, I might start up weight traiuning. How many reps should I be able to do on the dchosen weight?
By weight training, I assume wegiht lifting? I've been staying away from that because of the "stunt your growths" myths, but I recently saw an article form webmd.com that light and high rep (what swimmers do anyay) will not affect my growth. But since I saw that now, I might start up weight traiuning. How many reps should I be able to do on the dchosen weight?
