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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Congratulations! I'm new here (duh!) but looking for similar inspiration. I swam, back in the stone ages (68-70), in high school and have done fitness swimming a few time since.
When starting back (as I'll be doing this week) I find that the kickboard and buoy are my friend. They allow me to control my warm-ups and focus on thing like kick and stroke.
Don't focus so much on distance at this point. Pick a length of time at first and focus on staying active for the entire time period. That's where the kickboard can help, too. Definately have goals but keep them in perspective.
Sample workout for a first week from several years ago: kick 50, arms 50, 100 free or choice of stroke (if up to it), then a pyramid (I know, I'm showing my age). Follow this with "sprints", and then warm-down with the kickboard and/or buoy.
Good luck.
Congratulations! I'm new here (duh!) but looking for similar inspiration. I swam, back in the stone ages (68-70), in high school and have done fitness swimming a few time since.
When starting back (as I'll be doing this week) I find that the kickboard and buoy are my friend. They allow me to control my warm-ups and focus on thing like kick and stroke.
Don't focus so much on distance at this point. Pick a length of time at first and focus on staying active for the entire time period. That's where the kickboard can help, too. Definately have goals but keep them in perspective.
Sample workout for a first week from several years ago: kick 50, arms 50, 100 free or choice of stroke (if up to it), then a pyramid (I know, I'm showing my age). Follow this with "sprints", and then warm-down with the kickboard and/or buoy.
Good luck.
