For the last couple of years I was extremely active. I was jogging about 10miles a week, lifing 4 times a week, and well as playing soccer every Sunday.
Last month I had some lower back pain and visited the doctor. I recieved horrible news that I can no longer jog, play soccer, or lift weights because of a herniated disk as well as some other things. She told me that if I want to maintain my fitness I should swim.
I feel great now and the doctor said that if I went back to my normal routine I may be ok for a while, but the problems would re-occur. I am not interested in ruining myself. But want to keep the fitness level I was at or increase it if possible.
I am not a swimmer like most of you are, but I have enjoyed recreational swimming all my life, I am 27 years old 5'7", 170LBS, and 12%BF. What kind of fitness workout would you guys recommend. The strokes I am capable of are *** & freestyle. I feel very awkward doing the others.
What kind of things would you recommend for me. I can swin 6 days per week for 50 minutes each time. I really want to burn fat and maintain (or improve) my body.
Parents
Former Member
Yeah, the thought of taking lessons has crossed my mind since I got the news. Over the last 2 years I was extremely active with running, lifting and soccer. Once I get into something I usually go "full steam ahead". So I think swimming will be no different.
I just hope that I can go fast enough and long enough to burn fat.
I found a simple looking workout last night, please let me know if you think this would be effective:
Warm Up:
9min; 25m easy kick/25m moderate swim/20sec rest (repeat)
Drill:
9min; 25m easy stroke drill/15sec rest
Core:
22min; 25m fast swim/25m easy swim/25m fast swim/30sec rest (repeat)
Cool Down:
5min; 25m east swim/10sec rest (repeat)
And, since I am not a swimmer. Would the drill part be needed? Or could I add those 9 minutes to the core?
Thanks so far for all your help.
Yeah, the thought of taking lessons has crossed my mind since I got the news. Over the last 2 years I was extremely active with running, lifting and soccer. Once I get into something I usually go "full steam ahead". So I think swimming will be no different.
I just hope that I can go fast enough and long enough to burn fat.
I found a simple looking workout last night, please let me know if you think this would be effective:
Warm Up:
9min; 25m easy kick/25m moderate swim/20sec rest (repeat)
Drill:
9min; 25m easy stroke drill/15sec rest
Core:
22min; 25m fast swim/25m easy swim/25m fast swim/30sec rest (repeat)
Cool Down:
5min; 25m east swim/10sec rest (repeat)
And, since I am not a swimmer. Would the drill part be needed? Or could I add those 9 minutes to the core?
Thanks so far for all your help.
