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great article on care and fabric options for swimsuit: http://www.kiefer.com/blog/choosing-swimsuit-fabric-best-swimwear-material
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Yes! Where is this "swimmer's group" on MFP? Former lifeguard/swim team lover/instructor here. Seasonally swimming due to lack of free pool access in NYC. (Hooray for outdoor swimming July/August!)
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+1 on the above reply!! I'm a former swim instructor/lifeguard, and was on swim teams for years when I was younger. I now swim laps for recreation, and I can say that swimming is an excellent workout! Low-impact, meaning you are not putting stress on your joints, and it's "resistance-based", meaning you strengthen your…
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Super helpful, thank you!
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good point - i do have hay fever allergies, so i will check in with my doctor about that too! thanks!
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FOAM ROLLER! It's magical, and if you're not rolling around on one already, I'd ask a PT or trainer to help you with some basics. Also, strengthening the muscles surrounding it, including lower back, and stretch stretch stretching out the glutes! Also some ice bath will help alleviate the inflammation...put cold water in…
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WAY TO GO!! I've been there: you took the steps to make a change, now weathering the transition is the next challenge!! having a manta helps me, and doing some visualizations about what i want my future to look like... cheering you on!!
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just added!
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I've noticed the way my body feels different when exercising - I have a higher awareness of each limb and muscle as they are moving, and I find it easier to target certain muscles when I'm doing different type of strength training moves. I used to feel pretty detached from my legs (problem area!) but recently I've noticed…
