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Originally Posted by Bald Guy
I'm not a fan of swimming, but I'm sure if I get going, it can be addicting and worthwhile. Come on, motivation!
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Start slowly.
I have been a water person all my life but until 7 years ago didn’t swim any yardage to speak of. I was on the swim team in high school, as a diver. I swam sprint races when they needed me, but didn’t train long yardage with the distance swimmers.
7 years ago I started with 400yds per session, in 100yd sets. Most public pools are 25 yds so that means 4 lengths of swimming, then stop for a couple of minutes to catch your breath.
Breathing and upper body mechanics for swimming are quite different compared with most other forms of exercise. Therefore go slow and develop your technique.
Over time (several years) your breathing and stroke mechanics will improve and you will be able to increase yardage. Last fall I was swimming 2k yards in 400yd sets. Then 2k yards in 500yd sets. Now I am swimming 2k yards without stopping.
If you want to do it, do it. You can do it!
