Okay - I hope I can get a little guidance here. I have been an inactive swimmwer for the last 30 years and I miss it so. I want to get back into the "swim" of things. I am 100 lbs overweight and when I get in the water I want to know what to start with and what to do. I guess it will be like starting out as a new swimmer. Does anyone have any workout suggestions? I know it is going to be hard but its time, I have dreamt of this for the last 30 years. I have my pull bouys, my kick board, my fins, my paddles, suit, goggles and cap- I just do't know how or where to start. I always had a coach when I was younger. If anyone could please point me in the right direction I would be greatly appreciative.
Thank You.:drown:
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I am also in the same boat. Same all through my high school years, then stopped in college, while changing my focus to basketball to remain in shape. Since college (grad '02) I have really done...*nothing*...to remain in shape.
So, recently, as in 5 days ago, I decided to give swimming another try. I haven't swam in 10 years now at least. I worked out twice this week, 1000m the first time, and 1200m the second. I know those distances are very light, but hey, I gotta start some where. My goal for now is to do 3-4 workouts per week, each time building distance and time, until I can get up above 3000m+ per workout.
The main reason I wanted to do it is weight control. Since college I have gained about 40+ unwanted pounds, and I would like to get rid of it. I dunno if swimming alone can handle that, but it certainly can't hurt. Since getting back in the water though, that "feeling" has come back to me. Swimming is very much a mental sport and exercise, and I am enjoying that time spent in the water again.
Anyways, good luck to you...to all of us!
-Todd
I am also in the same boat. Same all through my high school years, then stopped in college, while changing my focus to basketball to remain in shape. Since college (grad '02) I have really done...*nothing*...to remain in shape.
So, recently, as in 5 days ago, I decided to give swimming another try. I haven't swam in 10 years now at least. I worked out twice this week, 1000m the first time, and 1200m the second. I know those distances are very light, but hey, I gotta start some where. My goal for now is to do 3-4 workouts per week, each time building distance and time, until I can get up above 3000m+ per workout.
The main reason I wanted to do it is weight control. Since college I have gained about 40+ unwanted pounds, and I would like to get rid of it. I dunno if swimming alone can handle that, but it certainly can't hurt. Since getting back in the water though, that "feeling" has come back to me. Swimming is very much a mental sport and exercise, and I am enjoying that time spent in the water again.
Anyways, good luck to you...to all of us!
-Todd
