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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Well, after a week of research and consultation with my doctor I have come up with a program that we all think may work for me. It will involve 3xWeek swimming, 3xWeek Ellipitical Machine, & 3xWeek weight training specfically designed for athletes with lower back pain.
Since contact sports are out I would not be surprised at all if in a couple of years I become a swimmer and join some kinda of club or team.
Thanks to all of you for you advice. It was most helpful. This has been by far the most usefull forum I have ever been on. So many quick replies with great advice. I hope someday when I return to Canada I can find a Masters Swimming club in my area.
Well, after a week of research and consultation with my doctor I have come up with a program that we all think may work for me. It will involve 3xWeek swimming, 3xWeek Ellipitical Machine, & 3xWeek weight training specfically designed for athletes with lower back pain.
Since contact sports are out I would not be surprised at all if in a couple of years I become a swimmer and join some kinda of club or team.
Thanks to all of you for you advice. It was most helpful. This has been by far the most usefull forum I have ever been on. So many quick replies with great advice. I hope someday when I return to Canada I can find a Masters Swimming club in my area.
