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.
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yeah, I know about the heartrate.
I am going to the pool on Monday for the first time. We'll see how it works. I have managed to find a couple of doctor recommended workouts for athletes with lower back problems (basically no bending or lifting above the head) as well as advice on using other forms of cardio (Elliptical Machine). If my doctor approves those I will use them in conjuction with swimming. I am excited about learning a new sport since all impact sports are out of the question now.
Thanks for all the help. Hopefully I can get the target heartrate for swimmers for a reasonable time without killing myself! ;)
yeah, I know about the heartrate.
I am going to the pool on Monday for the first time. We'll see how it works. I have managed to find a couple of doctor recommended workouts for athletes with lower back problems (basically no bending or lifting above the head) as well as advice on using other forms of cardio (Elliptical Machine). If my doctor approves those I will use them in conjuction with swimming. I am excited about learning a new sport since all impact sports are out of the question now.
Thanks for all the help. Hopefully I can get the target heartrate for swimmers for a reasonable time without killing myself! ;)
