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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Well...this is what I did and I have lost 34 lbs over 4 weeks so far...I started of at a comfortable distance, which was only 12 laps to begin with...I just got in there and swam until I felt I couldn't swim any more. Over the last 2 months I have SLOWLY over the weeks gotten up to 80 laps...that is 160 lengths if anyone wants to know what I think a lap is :)....The one thing that got me when I started back was breathing...I was having to breath EVERY stroke for a few weeks, then I slowly started forcing myself to do every third stroke for longer distances to where today...its not an issue. I was a little frustrated by some things I read on forums regarding weight loss and swimming...but NONE of that bull has held true for me...I watch what I eat, except one weekend day a week...and swim 5 days a week RELIGIOUSLY!
Well...this is what I did and I have lost 34 lbs over 4 weeks so far...I started of at a comfortable distance, which was only 12 laps to begin with...I just got in there and swam until I felt I couldn't swim any more. Over the last 2 months I have SLOWLY over the weeks gotten up to 80 laps...that is 160 lengths if anyone wants to know what I think a lap is :)....The one thing that got me when I started back was breathing...I was having to breath EVERY stroke for a few weeks, then I slowly started forcing myself to do every third stroke for longer distances to where today...its not an issue. I was a little frustrated by some things I read on forums regarding weight loss and swimming...but NONE of that bull has held true for me...I watch what I eat, except one weekend day a week...and swim 5 days a week RELIGIOUSLY!
