Swimming

notwithoutsalt
notwithoutsalt Posts: 25 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hello,
I would like to add exercise in my routine. However i have a busted knee. My option is swimming.
I am an ok swimmer, beginner level. Do you have any routine recommendation? how do I know i am working at my maximum and burning calories? how do I know what to do so i dont plateau?
any help would be very much appreciated.
thank you,
NotWithoutSalt

Replies

  • tyrsnbdr
    tyrsnbdr Posts: 234 Member
    Swimming is great. Maybe look for a Masters swim program in your area. They have coachs that can help you out, no matter what the level.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Trust me, if you're working hard at swimming you'll know it!

    +1 on the masters swim group recommendation (or any other type of structured program) You'll improve your swimming and your fitness. The weight loss part of the equation happens in your kitchen......
  • notwithoutsalt
    notwithoutsalt Posts: 25 Member
    Thank you! I didnt know about the masters swim group...
  • johe28
    johe28 Posts: 108 Member
    I just started as well. I may take a class or have someone give me some pointers on how to improve. However, I do feel it each time I get out of the water. For the most part I do the crawl stroke/freestyle. I do some other strokes when I get tired (back stroke, breast stroke, side stroke). I watch people the pool (not in a creepy way) to see what they do.

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