I am getting back into swimming. I currently try to swim laps every day. I do approx. 1000 yds. My endurance is not good. I can only do 75 yds. non-stop only about 3 times. It takes me about 45 minutes to complete the 1000 yds. I do 200 free, 100 back, 100 free with pull, & 100 free each set. I quit swimming 40 yrs ago. Too many years of smoking and not taking care of myself. Can someone give me tips on a daily workout to improve endurance, stamina, and speed? My goal is to compete in Senior Games in the 50 and 100 free. Thanks
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Originally posted by Guvnah
I like the suggestions given so far.
Here is another one.
If you can go 75 yards nonstop (three sets of these max), then stick with that for a few workouts. Then try one set of 100 yards non stop. Or try 4 or 5 sets of 75 yards nonstop.
The key is patience.
Once you can increase one notch, stick with it for a few workouts and then try another notch.
This is a great point. At times I have tried to advance too quickly which can be discouraging. Staying with a level of workout for a while will build stamina for that distance/skill level and provide a base on which to progress to another challenge.
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Originally posted by Guvnah
I like the suggestions given so far.
Here is another one.
If you can go 75 yards nonstop (three sets of these max), then stick with that for a few workouts. Then try one set of 100 yards non stop. Or try 4 or 5 sets of 75 yards nonstop.
The key is patience.
Once you can increase one notch, stick with it for a few workouts and then try another notch.
This is a great point. At times I have tried to advance too quickly which can be discouraging. Staying with a level of workout for a while will build stamina for that distance/skill level and provide a base on which to progress to another challenge.
