To anybody out there...
I have been out of the water for a long time (years) and would like to get back into a workout routine.
Do any of you have any "getting back in the water" workouts for someone like myself? Any feedback or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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I'm in my 2nd week of getting back into the water after 20+ years, so I know what you mean.
I printed out Mo Chambers' workout and got a notebook w/ plastic sheets and I take it to the pool with me. I start at the beginning of the work out and go until my arms won't work anymore or 60 mins., whichever comes first. BTW, I also bought a lap counter to keep track of sets so I don't have to think.
My first workout only lasted 35 mins. and barely got to 1100 yds. I am already able to last for 60 mins. and I am up to 2000 yds.
Mo suggested that I always get in the drill work and do as much of the main set as possible as long as I can "keep my form."
I am only able to do 100 yds non-stop without my heart rate monitor telling me I'm going over 85% of max heart rate. So I stop and pause alot, but once the heart rate gets down to 75%, I'm off again.
If you have been out of the sport as long as I was, you will be amazed at how much the sport has changed - new lingo, stroke drills, equipment, etc. The adage "no pain, no gain" is out - the new is "have fun!" Very cool!
I'm in my 2nd week of getting back into the water after 20+ years, so I know what you mean.
I printed out Mo Chambers' workout and got a notebook w/ plastic sheets and I take it to the pool with me. I start at the beginning of the work out and go until my arms won't work anymore or 60 mins., whichever comes first. BTW, I also bought a lap counter to keep track of sets so I don't have to think.
My first workout only lasted 35 mins. and barely got to 1100 yds. I am already able to last for 60 mins. and I am up to 2000 yds.
Mo suggested that I always get in the drill work and do as much of the main set as possible as long as I can "keep my form."
I am only able to do 100 yds non-stop without my heart rate monitor telling me I'm going over 85% of max heart rate. So I stop and pause alot, but once the heart rate gets down to 75%, I'm off again.
If you have been out of the sport as long as I was, you will be amazed at how much the sport has changed - new lingo, stroke drills, equipment, etc. The adage "no pain, no gain" is out - the new is "have fun!" Very cool!
