Well, my kids are now in swimming lessons and I knew I was in trouble the minute I stepped into the pool! I had to get a membership at a gym with a pool and I am back in the water...it feels like home:)
Any suggestions for workouts? I am shocked at how slow I am, I have been working out still just not in the water. It looks like endurance is the biggest issue. My lung capacity is not what it used to be. Ah, I can't wait for my water babies to be trailing me in laps!
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Hey there
Sounds like you are doing great. My first 3 swims I did not eat either ( I swim at 5:30 am) and it was tough. I also got a muscle cramp in my right calf. So I was told to eat either a good fibre granola type bar or a banana. I eat a banana if I have them. I swam so much better with something in stomach. So live and learn. I find I am still struggling a bit after the swim so I have been told to try chocolate milk. I have not done that yet.
I live in Ontario Canada. I knew there was a masters program in my area so I contacted them. I would just look up for a swim team in your area check out its website and see if it has a masters program. I am also assuming that there is a link to all the masters programs or clubs somewhere. There is on our Canadian website. I really really like the workouts. I got my fins Tues and used them in practice yesterday and today. I need to get some hand paddles and I ordered better goggles. I did not know we needed so much stuff. BUT it is fun.
Yes I am hoping for some weightloss. I am up 25 to 30 pounds ( I had thyroid cancer) and it is hard to get off. This should help. I know I will lose inches as I am swimming 70 mns 4 times a week. I am in the slower lane but even the slow swimmers are pretty good so it is a great workout. I am so out of it that things have changed and I need the help. Every Tuesday morning is technique and drills so that is a must be at practice.
Anyway I am sure you will find something in your area.
Good luck and keep in touch
Katie
Hey there
Sounds like you are doing great. My first 3 swims I did not eat either ( I swim at 5:30 am) and it was tough. I also got a muscle cramp in my right calf. So I was told to eat either a good fibre granola type bar or a banana. I eat a banana if I have them. I swam so much better with something in stomach. So live and learn. I find I am still struggling a bit after the swim so I have been told to try chocolate milk. I have not done that yet.
I live in Ontario Canada. I knew there was a masters program in my area so I contacted them. I would just look up for a swim team in your area check out its website and see if it has a masters program. I am also assuming that there is a link to all the masters programs or clubs somewhere. There is on our Canadian website. I really really like the workouts. I got my fins Tues and used them in practice yesterday and today. I need to get some hand paddles and I ordered better goggles. I did not know we needed so much stuff. BUT it is fun.
Yes I am hoping for some weightloss. I am up 25 to 30 pounds ( I had thyroid cancer) and it is hard to get off. This should help. I know I will lose inches as I am swimming 70 mns 4 times a week. I am in the slower lane but even the slow swimmers are pretty good so it is a great workout. I am so out of it that things have changed and I need the help. Every Tuesday morning is technique and drills so that is a must be at practice.
Anyway I am sure you will find something in your area.
Good luck and keep in touch
Katie
