Who swim or do you fear simple molecule of H20?

Warm_marble · January 29th, 2006, 09:09 PM

At my work we have a pool, I never go there, I do not know if anybody go there! I will give an visit this week. I pretty sure swiming like a duck and doing the laps in the pool will give me a boost to my iron class.
So maybe there is also a bunch of ladies, I have heard that aqua-workout are plenty of nice female or lots of octogenarian going for a swim while there is nothing to do in the afternoon.

**Doughboy** · January 29th, 2006, 09:13 PM

Interesting new sub forum. I cant swim myself even though I would like to learn.

Warm_marble · January 29th, 2006, 09:21 PM

common, both lungs fill with air, we float easily, tell me it's right

onetimeok · January 29th, 2006, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Warm_marble

common, both lungs fill with air, we float easily, tell me it's right

you're right, well sort of.....

Swimming is one of the best froms of excercise I have found, so I highly recommned getting into it.

**biscuitman357** · January 29th, 2006, 09:59 PM

If you can swim for free, I'd take advantage of it. Lots of people pay extra every month to find a gym that has a pool.

flipper42 · January 29th, 2006, 10:48 PM

Two words: English class

williemac · January 29th, 2006, 11:51 PM

Swimming is a great workout. I really have a hard time motivating myself because I hate repetition on anything not involving a ball but swimming is great for the body and the joints, something nothing else is as good for the joints.

lnmrkt · January 30th, 2006, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by flipper42

Two words: English class

LOL you took the words out of my mouth..

**mudrock** · January 30th, 2006, 11:02 PM

I was a collegiate swimmer and even made it to the NAIA nationals my freshman and sophomore year. Then the shoulder went out.
I have been coaching swimming for about 11 years, and have loved every minute of it.

Swimming is a great sport, provided you have healthy shoulders. The freestyle (crawl stroke) is probably the most efficient and easy to learn stroke, but it can cause overuse injuries to those who have shoulder issues. If you need a low-impact cardio workout, swimming is perfect. You will also work muscles that you didn't even know you had, and you will get sore in places that you've never been sore before.

Have fun!!!

RUNOVRYOU · January 30th, 2006, 11:35 PM

I definately agree that swimming is one of the best forms of cardio. i've tried running, the elypticals, treadmills, biking, and by far noticed the best results by hitting the pool about 3-4 times a week. I'm a student and we have a nice pool at the rec center so I take advantage of it whenever I can. When I first started it was very rough though, after a couple laps my shoulders were burning and I was completely winded.. but after working at it for about a month, I got up to 1/2 mile in about 20 minutes and started noticing that I was trimming up and definately saw my shoulders get more definition, especially in the smaller muscles that aren't always the easiest to train.

jcs777 · January 31st, 2006, 11:35 AM

You all are hitting on the head. For a low impact but very trying cardio workout there is simply nothing better than swimming. Throw in the fact that it is such a valuable life skill, and that you never no when you'll have to save some hot babe at the beach(forever capturing her heart and earning yourself a lifetime of happiness and baby-making), and swimming jumps to the top.

**Mean Machine** · February 3rd, 2006, 10:09 AM

Swimming is also one of the best "cool down" exercises after weight training and helps stretch all those aching muscles, i generally hit the pool at my gym after a session on the weights then its off to the hydro pool to relax and look "cool" man.

Samantha30 · February 4th, 2006, 06:44 PM

I started swimming as a kind of recovery after a nerve injury in my shoulder, I've started with 1 lap - rest 1 minute - and this for 20 minutes.

Now I do 2-4 laps, rest 45 secondes, and this for 45 minutes. And this in 2 month twice a week.

It's a great exercise for the whole body.

**mudrock** · February 5th, 2006, 04:20 PM

As with any sport, it is important that you pay attention to technique.

While swimming is by far one of the best total-body workouts, it can cause some damage if proper stroke technique is not used. Fortunately, most recreational swimmers don't swim enough yardage to worry about this, but the more serious swimmers and triatheletes should keep this in mind.

The number 1 reason that swimmers stop swimming in mid-career is shoulder injuries. This results from over-use or an incorrect freestyle stroke.

Shoulder injuries that are caused by over-use often occur at the serious club or collegiate level. These swimmers are often getting in 14K to 25K yards a day (keep in mind that the pool at your gym is probably 25 Yards long)! The ligaments in the shoulders become so loose and relaxed from over-use that they can no longer do their job - holding bones together. This can result in the humorous rubbing against a tendon in your shoulder. This causes tendonitis, and without early treatment can be career-ending.

Shoulders can also be injured by and incorrect stroke. An incorrect stroke will often place unnecessary pressure on your shoulder girdle.
Frequent stroke mistakes include:
1. Straight arm or "windmill" during recovery
2. Crossing over too far under water during pull.

Be sure to keep your elbows high during recovery (out of water portion, while the arm goes forward), and don't let your hands cross any further than your belly-button during your pull.

boggie_1scans · February 11th, 2006, 06:12 PM

I started swimming open water just as a way to improve my cardio. I was a bit overweight and running was hard on the knees. I took advantage of the fact I live in Hawaii. Taking a swim after work, just 20 minutes a day made a big difference. Start out slow if need be, then increase the intensity in the same time frame. AWESOME!!!

**flints41** · February 16th, 2006, 04:02 PM

Water Aerobics could be just the ticket for you guys out there with bad knees. It really reduces the impact on the whole body.

imagoo · February 17th, 2006, 11:04 PM

I don't know why, but seems like I can't keep myself floating as easily as everyboy does. When I try to float, my body just keeps sinking down. Although I can swim a short distance, when I stop I just sink

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Btw, hello everyone, I'm a newbie here and this is my first post ^__^

joeyjojojohnson · February 20th, 2006, 11:58 PM

Imagoo, going to a few lessons really helps.

Swimming backstroke was recommended to me when I injured my back as it doesn't put as much stress on your lower back as freestyle. Swimming is great to improve your flexibility and recovery after illness or injury. I find it can also be therapeutic from a mental point of view as you can't speak to other people except at the end of lane if you don't tumble turn, so you can go into a trance like state and just concentrate on things like breathing and technique.

Downside: toe jam abounds in swimming pool change rooms and showers, tinea spray is a must, always wear thongs/flip flops/jangles/whatever you call them in your neck of the woods.

hollywoodshood · February 21st, 2006, 04:16 PM

I swam for KWY Aquatic club for 20 years. Swimming is really the best exercise you can do.
Like some of you i also had shoulder problems. Seems freestyle really wears down the rotator cuff. Add weight training to keep the shoulders strong.
good luck

Samantha30 · February 22nd, 2006, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by imagoo

I don't know why, but seems like I can't keep myself floating as easily as everyboy does. When I try to float, my body just keeps sinking down. Although I can swim a short distance, when I stop I just sink

(
Btw, hello everyone, I'm a newbie here and this is my first post ^__^

Try floating on your back, you won't sink and you can catching your breath, it doesn't cost any energy.