I live near a university and have taken up swimming again. I swam competitively in high school and have really enjoyed getting back in the water. As an added bonus, I don’t notice the sweat and it is not as hard on my knees. I served a few years in the Marine Corps, and all the road marches played hell on my knees.

I 'Try' to go every morning and swim at least a mile - got a Finis SwiMP3 player - it really helps to have something to listen to

I used to do aqua aerobics but haven't been for a while. Was thinking of doing that once my healing is over. Really good for weight loss and seems to tone up the stomach.

I have been back in the pool for a week and hit the mile mark tonight, 66 laps = 1650 = 1 mile. Took about 45 - 55 minutes now I am going to work on cutting the time.

Also have 2nd fill in the morning.

I like swimming and I do go occasionally and swim a kilometre or two to give my legs a rest from running.

Trouble is I've just started teaching swimming to preschoolers and am already spending 8 hours a week in chlorinated Water. it is absolutely KILLING my hair - I have very dry hair at the best of times. So I have to coat it in conditioner and wear a cap, none of the other instructors wear caps, lol. But given that, I'm not likely to feel like spending even more time in the chlorine which is a shame as I'm good at it and can get a great workout from it

Just a helpful hint for your hair: (May help may not) get your hair saturated wet with tap or bottled water prior to getting into swimming pool.

Yes, I wet it and then slather through a treatment and then wear a cap on top, during teaching I dont submerge my head but even the splashing was bleaching the colour out. Sigh.

I do love swimming, its a great workout.

I started walking in the pool at our club at then end of August and then started Water Aerobics the end of September. I am so missing the water it is killing me.

I so want to get back in it. I was told not to for at least 4 weeks. So I am waiting to see him on the 11th and hopefully he will allow me to start back.

It is awesome because of not sweating, it is easy on my joints and I can do more because of the boincy<sp>.

Bump.

Still in the pool... has anybody started swimming since the weather is getting better. Personal best tonight 2000 yards non stop.

I LOVE swimming!!! I was a competitive swimmer for about 10 years, swimming about 6 hours a day / 6 days a week. It was my passion...then I quit after high school and gained about 140 pounds. I started swimming about 2 years ago off and on and taught swim lessons over two summers. But after being banded, I must say that I am enjoying it much more than I have in a looooonnnggg time! I feel dedicated and I'm sad when my workout is over. Currently I'm doing 1 mile in about 40 minutes with lots of IM's!!! Post your current or favorite workout...here's mine.

(in yds.)

200 swim / 200 kick / 200 pull - warmup

8 x 75's - 25 kick, 50 swim - IM order and repeat

4 x 100's IM with fins

200 cool down

Total: 1800 yds

I have a inground pool at home, not a heated pool,:thumbup: I can't wait for the summer weather so I can start swimming again.

I do water aerobics three times a week. I can't beleive how much it has helped me. I'm stronger, toned, and have lost 40 pounds! No sore muscles and no sweat. perfect.

I love the no sweat part of swimming.

As far as a swim plan I have a few.

100 x 3 free warm up

300 kick with fins

300 pull with paddles

500 free

25 x 8 sprints

100 x 2 cool down

My sunday work out is 100 free warm up and then either 1700 or 2000 free.

Great website for swim workouts: 50 swim workouts

I love the no sweat part of swimming.

As far as a swim plan I have a few.

100 x 3 free warm up

300 kick with fins

300 pull with paddles

500 free

25 x 8 sprints

100 x 2 cool down

My sunday work out is 100 free warm up and then either 1700 or 2000 free.

Great website for swim workouts: 50 swim workouts

Thank you for the website, I might have to make some changes to my current workout. I saw some drills on there that I had forgotten about like the breastroke one pull; two kicks. I'm also going to steal a set from your workout (the 8 x 25's sprint.) Have fun with your Sunday workout...I don't think I could swim a straight 2000, I would end up getting bored and quitting lol.

There is a guy that swims at the pool that I really can not stand. He knows it all has done it all before and better. He swims on Sunday and that is all the motivation I need for 2000 straight. This is the website I wnated to post , but didn't have it flagged at the office enjoy it.

Knocked out 1000 tonight after a 2 mile walk with the wife. Starting to feel real good in the pool.

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