Experienced swimmer - but how do I get started?

Former Member
Former Member
There are so many workouts posted here that I don't even know where to begin!! I am back in the pool actually wanting to train for the first time in 20 years. After swimming competitively for 15+ years I haven't really had much desire to get back in the pool since exiting it with a shoulder injury my sophomore year in college. A recent ankle injury and well, just getting older, has gotten me back in the pool. I'm training on my own and just don't even know where to start! What type of workouts should I do to get back into swimming shape? How many days a week is the least I can do initially to get started (I'm thinking I can make it to the pool 3 days a week)? I'm currently doing more short distances (25 - 200 yards) in my sets but just make stuff up in my head and have no plan. HELP!!
Parents
  • How many days a week is the least I can do initially to get started (I'm thinking I can make it to the pool 3 days a week)? I think that's a fine start. Better to start up on the conservative side and ramp it up when you're able to. Good luck!
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  • How many days a week is the least I can do initially to get started (I'm thinking I can make it to the pool 3 days a week)? I think that's a fine start. Better to start up on the conservative side and ramp it up when you're able to. Good luck!
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