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I definitely like mixing up my workout with a variety of strokes and kick sets. Swimming freestyle back and forth for an hour doesn't do much for me :) It's more fun to do IM!
Beginner swimmer here. Been swimming the past 21weeks. Started out at about 2times a week now I’m up to around 5days a week. Your videos have been extremely helpful. Cheers!
I have been swimming 4 days a week in the past 3 weeks and I LOVE IT. Granted, I am bad at it because I am still learning, but I earned the lifeguards' and coaches' free advices just because they saw me trying so hard lol I will be attending lessons in March 🤞🏼. Swimming was always one of my wishes when I was a kid but my parents thought it wasn't necessary and it was too expensive. Now that I am an adult, I discovered how much I feel in my element when underwater, it's like I belong here! Best wishes for your progress and have fun.
1:16 So great to see a beautiful demonstration using someone who doesn't have the perfect body. I was really inspired by that footage. Just wanted to share the appreciation. Awesome stuff!
I agree as an overweight person looking to improve my lifestyle through swimming this footage was so very encouraging! Thank you so much for including it in this video!
I suffer from spinal stenosis. My orthopedic doctor recommended swimming. I have been following your routine swimming work outs for over a year now and I am not in pain anymore. I recommended them to my dad who was having the same issues and he is also feeling better. Thank you so much.
I 68 years old and am on my ninth week of swimming training. This is my first time.I am enjoying every bit of for though I am an extremely slow learner. Your video are helping me a lot. I watch you repeatedly every day and night. Be blessed.
Just found your channel and it's perfect advice for us newbies. I went today after YEARS of not swimming and the basics are still there, but my form is awful. Glad I found your channel- I'm sure I'll find what I need here! Thanks
The organization and the penmanship of the dry erase board made me so happy- I haven't even watched the whole video yet but I needed to pause it to acknowledge the attention to detail there
I’ve been wanting to get into swimming for a while now but I haven’t found any good videos to get me started and yours is perfect I’m telling all my friends about your channel
Ordered my goggles, my ear plugs and looking forward to embarking on my new fitness plan- I always see exercise as a punishment I have always enjoyed swimming- less threatening than a gym. I do agree with your plan of having a structured program-otherwise I loll about wasting time
Good ideas! Lately i have been breaking up my 600 meters with different freestyles ( stretch vs crawl) and some breast and back strokes....but can you beat the relaxation of 35 minutes of straight smooth swimming? Soooo relaxing and refreshing! This year i turn 70 years old. I love swimming!
New adult beginner here: although I swam when I was a kid, it’s different now that I’m trying to lose weight and suffer from a spinal issue. I am Hoping your videos can help me shed lbs and also strengthen my core and back muscles
I want to add swimming to my exercise menu because water is the great equalizer for a person like me. I have back and neck issues and can no longer exercise as I did on land pre-surgery on my neck (plus I am 54 yrs old and very out of shape). Also, thanks for showing the plus size swimmer in your video...very inspiring!
Thanks for the video. I am coming off long term chemo and my doctor recommended swimming as a way to build back my health and strength. Do you have any suggestions on helping with breathing? BTW- in remission now so very important to improve strength.
THANK YOU for this video... just getting into swimming as a middle-aged adult and half the "beginner workouts" I've found online are way beyond my abilities. This is great! Now I'm watching all your other videos :)
I've been getting back into swimming the last few months and currently I'm just focused on endurance Gonna go for a technique course at uni soon and looking forward to that First got interested in swimming as a sport when I was doing it in school So using the structure I had in school for my swimming workouts now
I am Anthony from Qatar I Love swimming and want also you this passion to save people from drowning by coming a Lifeguard so I wish to perfect my swimming to the best
I'm 64, recently retired. I'm so happy to have found this channel. I haven't swam a lap since college. I just joined my Y and am determined to get in shape, and swimming is a big part of the plan (my body can't take running, and walking isn't enough). My goal is to swim a continious freestyle stroke for my entire 50-minute lane time by my birthday in mid-June. I love the workout plans and will begin #2 today. My question: Can someone my age learn to execute a flip-turn effectively? Thanks - I will keep watching.
Hi Mark! The great thing about swimming is that it's a lifelong sport. Check out this video on flip turns: ruclips.net/video/xlwY4TnU6rY/видео.html If you liked these workouts and you're looking for more personalized Training Plans and Coaching, check out the MySwimPro app at myswimpro.com/download/ :)
It took me 20 minutes with long breaks between 50s to swim 300 meters. I was pretty out if breath by the end. I'm 5'5 39 yo female. What is a goal as far as timing I can work towards. I'm planning on doing your plan and downloading get fit program.
Just recently discovered your videos and want to get into swimming :) could you do the Get Fit work out more than three days? Or should you take precautions to avoid being injured and not resting enough?
You can do this workout multiple times in a row! I recommend not to increase your total distance per week by more than 10% week by week. It may get boring doing the same workout over and over though - check out the MySwimPro app at myswimpro.com/coach for more workouts personalized to you :)
I’m 64yrs old and swam a lot as a teenager, was even a lifeguard for many summers. I’ve never competed but would like to consider some competition in senior games. How do I even begin?
I love the mental aspect of open water swimming. Swimming 8 miles in a local reservoir in Idaho challenges a person's resolve. Last time, the water was 50-55 degrees F.
That's a great start, Turner! For an entire library of technique videos and personalized swim Workouts, check out the MySwimPro app at myswimpro.com/coach and use the code SOCIAL20 for 20% off :)
Loving this channel am excited about re-entering the pool and using this channel as my main guide to becoming a more efficient swimmer which will lead to a more enjoyable water experience. Slowly but surely. Well done guys 👍
Happy to help, Dariush! If you're looking for more workouts, check out our personalized workouts in the MySwimPro app! 😃 Get a 30-day free trial of our ELITE version at myswimpro.com/elite
Hi I am a truck driver, I am starting swimming Sun, mon and tues. I drive the rest of the week untill back home Sunday. I am going to start with fins, and HIT. Any advice being out of shape. I am 30 lbs up since my hysterectomy. Trying to get back in my scuba gear before June. I need help. lol going to focus on no to very low carb eating. I did swim on swim team in high school. I am just out of shape. Also gonna do sauna after for 35 min.
I plan on losing some weight and toning up and building some muscle. How can I incorporate swimming and weight lifting together in the one session or alternate sessions? Also when should I eat and how can I incorporate protein after weight lifting without it affecting safety whilst swimming in the pool?
Hey I just came across this video because I'm thinking about incorporating swimming into my fitness routine and I'm very new to it. My question is: because I'm naturally very skinny and I'm trying to gain muscle and mass from working out, will swing be a good addition and not hinder the gains in trying to make? Or will it end up burning too many calories and work against my muscle and size building goals?
Hi Deakon! Like all exercises, it definitely depends on what type of workout you're doing. If you're looking to build muscle, work on technique first and then power and speed later. There's a reason sprinters like Caeleb Dressel are so muscular! Hope this helps and happy swimming :)
Thank you for these videos. Would you recommend thse programs for Seniors , age 60 plus, who are getting ready to compete in upcoming Senior Events if they haven't swam in 25 years? Also, are there one lap Swimming Events and are they called 25 Meters? 👍
I'm A powerlifter so I'm pretty strong and fit. The last time I was in the water was years ago I was A natural with the water and I want to see how well my body will respond after such A long time away. Thanks for the video!
How do you blend your swim sessions into your strenght routine? I'm a lifter as well, lift 3/4 days a week and i've been trying to implement some low impact cardio into my weekly workouts. Been doing some light runs as active recovery (2 days a week on non lifting days) but i want to mix things up and try swimming as well.
Hey! I’m new to cross training but I’ve recently added swimming to my weekly routine and it looks something like this. Mon: Heavy Leg Day Tues: Chest/Back & abs with some post cardio Wed: Arms $ shoulders Thursday: Swim Day. Fri: Track; usually about 3-4 miles Sat: Plyometrics.
I used to swim competitively as a kid. I am now on the obese spectrum and I want to get back into swimming to help me lose weight and maybe compete in us masters swimming someday. What is the best way to start off? I have been swimming 30 mins a night at work, Usually do freestyle and backstroke.
thank so much for your video coach. may i ask, what does ot mean "Focus"? in work out 2 and 3 there are sction main set Focus. Could you explain again :). thanks coach
I'm having some trouble understanding this lol. I'm very much a casual swimmer, haven't really practiced any technique. Not since swim school when I was like 5 years old. (Although I really enjoyed swim school as a kid, and made an effort to manage all the challenges to get those little pin rewards, and I got them all.) But as an adult I didn't swim for many years until a few years ago, so I lost a lot of the skills I learned as a child. Now I can only do breast stroke, poorly and slowly. Barely well enough to not drown. So all this talk about technique is very confusing. But I can easily swim a kilometer which I do about once a week. It takes me about an hour to reach that distance. I don't need a lot of pauses, depending on how much effort I put in. If I'm just moving barely fast enough to stay floating, no rest is needed, and if I really put my back into it, I'll need to rest every 100 meters or so. So to keep things interesting I tend to just vary my intensity, basically. But lately I've been trying to improve my technique a little and found a way to be able to better line up my arm strokes with my leg strokes, helping me swim a bit faster. Although I still avoid having my head under water, because I have sensitive eyes and nose and the chlorine kinda stings there. Don't really know how to overcome that because my neck is suffering and my feet keep flopping down to the bottom of the pool, which is a bit annoying. Also I only swim once a week because that's kinda what I have time for, considering I also do muscle building 2-3 days a week at the gym, and then other life activities and chores get in the way as well. So, swimming is what I prefer for cardio, and staying healthy, as running around, biking, treadmills, etc, just aren't my thing. But, whenever my energy levels increase with healthier living habits (it's a work in progress) I'd definitely like to swim more often. I love swimming because it feels kinda like I'm flying, very free and lightweight sensation. It makes me feel one with my body. So it does wonders for my body image, despite what some others may say about the small, tight swim suits. I'm not even really aware of what my body looks like when I'm under the water, nor do I care.
Hello guys im 54 y/o i smoked cigarettes most of my life and started swimming 3 months ago, im in love with swimming but have problems regulating my freestyle breathing, any advice? Does it get any better?
Just found this channel, I really want to lose weight and improve my fitness, I’m very overweight so it will be hard for me to even get into the pool with how I feel about myself, would you recommend breast stroke to begin with ?
Hi there! Proud of you for taking the plunge! Start with whatever is comfortable for you. Just getting to the pool is the best first step! As you get more comfortable, take on new challenges like different strokes, equipment, and structured workouts. If you ever need an accountability buddy to coach you through it, check out myswimpro.com/coach :)
Was up man I got some goals I want to accomplish in a couple of months and would appreciate a workout guide to reach them as quickly as possible, I’d appreciate it if you could help me out thanks
Does anyone have advice to not be embarrassed at the pool? I’m new and my form is bad, one time I saw two life guards laughing at me. I’ve been so nervous going back ever since.
Great job taking the first step to beginning your workout! Maybe you may want to look at it from a different angle. Youre there to practice anyways and youre at the right place for it. Do you really want your workout lifestyle in the future to be dictated by two strangers in the present? What really matters is your dedication and effort and that is worth feeling proud about, enough to overshadow any potential embarrassment you might feel! All the best!
...join a swim club near you or find a group of swimmers and I'm sure you'll improve in a safe and fun environment. You e taken the first step...as you swim more and learn you'll gain in confidence x
Hi Mohammed! We recommend at least twice per week (check out this article: myswimpro.com/blog/2019/06/26/how-often-should-you-swim/) and starting with freestyle!
Hi there! Download the MySwimPro app and start a free 30-day trial of ELITE COACH! You'll get the full training plan right on your phone, and your smartwatch, if you have one! www.myswimpro.com/download
MySwimPro oh ok.... I do have the app. Thanks for the prompt reply. I will be planning my return to the pool now that my gym has opened it back up! I definitely want to try the 8week program. Ps. My favorite stroke is backstroke ☺️
It seems the emphasis in these programs is freestyle. Is it recommended for beginners to focus on only or mostly freestyle rather then working on the other strokes as well?
Hi there! We definitely recommend learning freestyle to understand coordination and efficiency in the water. However, breaststroke is another good beginner stroke! It’s all about what works best for you!
I wanted to use SwimPro, but it assumes that I can swim freestyle. There's no way to deselect freestyle. I have a strong breaststroke and backstroke, but I can never seem to get the rhythm of freestyle. I wish there were a way to have beginner workouts that allow other strokes.
I’m scared of going to the deep end and I’m just starting to swim I’m at the very basic of it. How do I get over the deep end and build my confidence in the water?
Oh man, I haven't really swum since I was 17. I competed on my high school swim team and made it to the city championships. I worked hard and had great coaches. I've definitely packed on some pounds over the last couple years. Looking for a way to lose some weight while getting my cardio going again. Once I'm settled down somewhere I hope to get a pool membership and get back into it. I'm going to download your app and try your programmes!
hello I have a question i have arthritis in my knees I'm trying to lost weight and strengthen my knees .. I can only go 3 times a week at night because I work full time. any suggestions
Hi Orelena! Swimming is great for your joints, and three times a week is a great start! Have you considered downloading the MySwimPro app to help guide you through swim workouts?
Just starting out swimming. Can "swim" in the pool and off the boat etc but never did any formal instruction or lap swimming. The local YMCA is backed up for lessons. Which program do you recommend for me? Thanks in advance
Hi Dennis! We recommend the Couch to 1K plan in the MySwimPro app. The Training Plan (and all your workouts!) can be completely customized to your level and preferences! Check it out at myswimpro.com/elite and use the code SOCIAL20 for 20% off :)
I've known _how_ to swim since I was a child, grew up with a small pool in the backyard. But really, I just know how to swim recreationally, or enough to survive in water for short periods of time. What I'm not quite sure of is how to turn it into a workout. I know my technique and form looks silly, so I always feel embarrassed going to a lap pool with a lifeguard watching me make a fool of myself. What can I do to improve my form to actually look like I know what I'm doing?
Hi Steph! You've come to the right place. We have tons of technique videos, but we recommend starting off with this one: ruclips.net/video/ZdKBXAoxoDE/видео.html Don't feel embarrassed about swimming in public - we all start somewhere, and you're putting in the effort to get better, which is awesome! Happy swimming :)
So I’m just learning freestyle at the Y where it’s limited to 45 minutes sessions. Can these be done in that time or would I need to scale down. I am just getting back to exercise so endurance sucks.
Hi there! For a beginner, the first two workouts should take you less than 45 minutes, but the third workout may take a little longer depending on where you're at in your progress. If you're looking for more workouts, the MySwimPro app has several workouts that you can personalize depending on how much time you have to swim! You can easily adjust your workout with the Workout Scaler by dragging the slider back and forth - your Workout will scale up or down in real time to fit your needs!
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What's your favorite swim workout? What do you love most about swimming? Let us know below!
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I definitely like mixing up my workout with a variety of strokes and kick sets. Swimming freestyle back and forth for an hour doesn't do much for me :) It's more fun to do IM!
@@paigewalters1746 IM keeps it interesting for sure!
Hmm - paddle board, + slow back stroke + under water distals. Yak! She signaled, by Brazilian - hand tel?
Damn, I just got - ambushdd!
Beginner swimmer here. Been swimming the past 21weeks. Started out at about 2times a week now I’m up to around 5days a week. Your videos have been extremely helpful. Cheers!
Yay! Happy Swimming! :)
Keep it up! Great work!
I have been swimming 4 days a week in the past 3 weeks and I LOVE IT.
Granted, I am bad at it because I am still learning, but I earned the lifeguards' and coaches' free advices just because they saw me trying so hard lol
I will be attending lessons in March 🤞🏼.
Swimming was always one of my wishes when I was a kid but my parents thought it wasn't necessary and it was too expensive. Now that I am an adult, I discovered how much I feel in my element when underwater, it's like I belong here!
Best wishes for your progress and have fun.
@@MissElisabelle this comment was so wholesome 😭❤
What’s your progress been like?
1:16 So great to see a beautiful demonstration using someone who doesn't have the perfect body. I was really inspired by that footage. Just wanted to share the appreciation. Awesome stuff!
I agree as an overweight person looking to improve my lifestyle through swimming this footage was so very encouraging! Thank you so much for including it in this video!
nope, not beautiful, she did not dolphin kick until she came out of the water after the flipturn, she flutter kicked instead.
Same. 340 lbs here, started last week
I couldn't stop laughing at how much he sank 😂
@@snoopercraft look in the sky far, far away. You might finally see the point of the op.
The thing I love about swimming is The relaxation and freeingness of the water
I suffer from spinal stenosis. My orthopedic doctor recommended swimming. I have been following your routine swimming work outs for over a year now and I am not in pain anymore. I recommended them to my dad who was having the same issues and he is also feeling better. Thank you so much.
That's so great to hear, Gemma! Keep up the good work! Do you use the MySwimPro app?
I 68 years old and am on my ninth week of swimming training. This is my first time.I am enjoying every bit of for though I am an extremely slow learner. Your video are helping me a lot. I watch you repeatedly every day and night. Be blessed.
Sir, thank you for the motivation. I’m 49 and I’m at it 2X a week trying to get better. Keep it going…
Slow learning is always better than no learning
Just found your channel and it's perfect advice for us newbies. I went today after YEARS of not swimming and the basics are still there, but my form is awful. Glad I found your channel- I'm sure I'll find what I need here! Thanks
Thank you for sharing!
The organization and the penmanship of the dry erase board made me so happy- I haven't even watched the whole video yet but I needed to pause it to acknowledge the attention to detail there
Thanks, Christy!! Hope you enjoy the rest of the video and glad you like the penmanship. You'll love my other whiteboard sessions! Happy swimming :)
Glad you loved it!
I’ve been wanting to get into swimming for a while now but I haven’t found any good videos to get me started and yours is perfect I’m telling all my friends about your channel
Ordered my goggles, my ear plugs and looking forward to embarking on my new fitness plan-
I always see exercise as a punishment
I have always enjoyed swimming- less threatening than a gym.
I do agree with your plan of having a structured program-otherwise I loll about wasting time
Good luck with your swim journey! If you're looking for more structured programs, check out the MySwimPro app at myswimpro.com/coach :)
@@FaresKsebati hi- I looked at ht app and it seems for true swimmers not cardio out of shape - did I miss the one for that kind of swimmer?
Just starting out how long do you think you need to be swimming? Just went today and I swam for 30 minutes with intervals.
Good ideas! Lately i have been breaking up my 600 meters with different freestyles ( stretch vs crawl) and some breast and back strokes....but can you beat the relaxation of 35 minutes of straight smooth swimming? Soooo relaxing and refreshing! This year i turn 70 years old. I love swimming!
I would love an explanation for some of the short hand in swim workouts. I’m new to swimming training and I don’t always know what they mean.
Check out our support site for some help with swimming terminology! support.myswimpro.com/hc/en-us/categories/360000354333-Swimming-Terminology-
New adult beginner here: although I swam when I was a kid, it’s different now that I’m trying to lose weight and suffer from a spinal issue. I am
Hoping your videos can help me shed lbs and also strengthen my core and back muscles
I want to add swimming to my exercise menu because water is the great equalizer for a person like me. I have back and neck issues and can no longer exercise as I did on land pre-surgery on my neck (plus I am 54 yrs old and very out of shape). Also, thanks for showing the plus size swimmer in your video...very inspiring!
So true - swimming is a great sport for life! Good luck and happy swimming!
Thanks for the video. I am coming off long term chemo and my doctor recommended swimming as a way to build back my health and strength. Do you have any suggestions on helping with breathing? BTW- in remission now so very important to improve strength.
Hi Tia! Check out our video on breathing mistakes and how to fix them: ruclips.net/video/KASE1gI7XLE/видео.html Hope your remission goes well!
THANK YOU for this video... just getting into swimming as a middle-aged adult and half the "beginner workouts" I've found online are way beyond my abilities. This is great! Now I'm watching all your other videos :)
Just found your channel. Love it. I’m 65 and returning to swimming after decades doing other stuff.
Welcome back to the water, Jeff! Happy swimming :)
I'm loving this renewed my gym membership yesterday so this is going to be my go to video for the coming 15 weeks
Hope you like it! If you're looking for more workouts, download the MySwimPro app!
I've been getting back into swimming the last few months and currently I'm just focused on endurance
Gonna go for a technique course at uni soon and looking forward to that
First got interested in swimming as a sport when I was doing it in school
So using the structure I had in school for my swimming workouts now
Looking to find a way to cross train as a runner, this video really gets me motivated for my next swimming practice :3 Thanks!
Go for it!
I am a swimmer and will try this in the pool 🏊♀️
Great videos. I swam for years in college and after. Decades ago! I’m 62, and going to start back. Trying not to kill my self!
You've got this Vicki!
I am Anthony from Qatar I Love swimming and want also you this passion to save people from drowning by coming a Lifeguard so I wish to perfect my swimming to the best
I found the focus part of this workout really useful. I noticed that my front crawl improved almost immediately. Many thanks.
I just joined my Y today and I am starting your first program on Monday morning. Wish me luck.
You've got this! Good luck and happy swimming :)
I'm 64, recently retired. I'm so happy to have found this channel. I haven't swam a lap since college. I just joined my Y and am determined to get in shape, and swimming is a big part of the plan (my body can't take running, and walking isn't enough). My goal is to swim a continious freestyle stroke for my entire 50-minute lane time by my birthday in mid-June. I love the workout plans and will begin #2 today. My question: Can someone my age learn to execute a flip-turn effectively? Thanks - I will keep watching.
Hi Mark! The great thing about swimming is that it's a lifelong sport. Check out this video on flip turns: ruclips.net/video/xlwY4TnU6rY/видео.html
If you liked these workouts and you're looking for more personalized Training Plans and Coaching, check out the MySwimPro app at myswimpro.com/download/ :)
feels overwhelming but very insightful
It took me 20 minutes with long breaks between 50s to swim 300 meters. I was pretty out if breath by the end. I'm 5'5 39 yo female. What is a goal as far as timing I can work towards. I'm planning on doing your plan and downloading get fit program.
Just recently discovered your videos and want to get into swimming :) could you do the Get Fit work out more than three days? Or should you take precautions to avoid being injured and not resting enough?
You can do this workout multiple times in a row! I recommend not to increase your total distance per week by more than 10% week by week. It may get boring doing the same workout over and over though - check out the MySwimPro app at myswimpro.com/coach for more workouts personalized to you :)
I’m 64yrs old and swam a lot as a teenager, was even a lifeguard for many summers. I’ve never competed but would like to consider some competition in senior games. How do I even begin?
I love the mental aspect of open water swimming. Swimming 8 miles in a local reservoir in Idaho challenges a person's resolve. Last time, the water was 50-55 degrees F.
That’s nice 👍
I really like your explanations as much as your sense of humour (sprinkled here and there in your videos. Thanks from MauritiusIsland)
Appreciate it, William! Thanks for tuning in!
Where did the first girl get her knee length swimsuit from?
Mine isn’t knee length but it is down to my thighs and I got it on Amazon.
I wanted the same kind and got a triathlon suit from Amazon.
Just started and up to 1km breast and FS.....I am sure my technique needs improvement. This guidance and structure will be followed....thanks.
That's a great start, Turner! For an entire library of technique videos and personalized swim Workouts, check out the MySwimPro app at myswimpro.com/coach and use the code SOCIAL20 for 20% off :)
I have not been in the swimming pool for about 18 years. What would you advise me with regards to getting back in the pool
Loving this channel am excited about re-entering the pool and using this channel as my main guide to becoming a more efficient swimmer which will lead to a more enjoyable water experience. Slowly but surely. Well done guys 👍
Happy swimming everyone! 😎
my workout is throwing those pool rings in the pool and getting them for like 3 hours straight
This video is exactly what I was looking for and more. Thanks bro!
Happy to help, Dariush! If you're looking for more workouts, check out our personalized workouts in the MySwimPro app! 😃 Get a 30-day free trial of our ELITE version at myswimpro.com/elite
Instant subscribe! So happy to have found this channel. Keep up the good work.
In workout number two, what stroke are you recommending for the main set?
Many thanks for the tips.I am still new in 🏊
This is really excellent thank you 👍 I am starting swimming again after 30 years
Hi I am a truck driver, I am starting swimming Sun, mon and tues. I drive the rest of the week untill back home Sunday. I am going to start with fins, and HIT. Any advice being out of shape. I am 30 lbs up since my hysterectomy. Trying to get back in my scuba gear before June. I need help. lol going to focus on no to very low carb eating. I did swim on swim team in high school. I am just out of shape. Also gonna do sauna after for 35 min.
I plan on losing some weight and toning up and building some muscle. How can I incorporate swimming and weight lifting together in the one session or alternate sessions? Also when should I eat and how can I incorporate protein after weight lifting without it affecting safety whilst swimming in the pool?
Hey I just came across this video because I'm thinking about incorporating swimming into my fitness routine and I'm very new to it. My question is: because I'm naturally very skinny and I'm trying to gain muscle and mass from working out, will swing be a good addition and not hinder the gains in trying to make? Or will it end up burning too many calories and work against my muscle and size building goals?
Hi Deakon! Like all exercises, it definitely depends on what type of workout you're doing. If you're looking to build muscle, work on technique first and then power and speed later. There's a reason sprinters like Caeleb Dressel are so muscular! Hope this helps and happy swimming :)
Thank you for these videos. Would you recommend thse programs for Seniors , age 60 plus, who are getting ready to compete in upcoming Senior Events if they haven't swam in 25 years? Also, are there one lap Swimming Events and are they called 25 Meters? 👍
Great breakdown description, thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! Happy swimming!
can you translate the different meters and how many laps it is, i quit a while ago and i’m just getting back into swimming and i’m a bit rusty😅
Good job done coacH. Well explained and made easy. keep posting coaches like me. I LOVE IT
Glad you liked it!
I'm A powerlifter so I'm pretty strong and fit. The last time I was in the water was years ago I was A natural with the water and I want to see how well my body will respond after such A long time away. Thanks for the video!
How do you blend your swim sessions into your strenght routine? I'm a lifter as well, lift 3/4 days a week and i've been trying to implement some low impact cardio into my weekly workouts.
Been doing some light runs as active recovery (2 days a week on non lifting days) but i want to mix things up and try swimming as well.
Hey! I’m new to cross training but I’ve recently added swimming to my weekly routine and it looks something like this.
Mon: Heavy Leg Day
Tues: Chest/Back & abs with some post cardio
Wed: Arms $ shoulders
Thursday: Swim Day.
Fri: Track; usually about 3-4 miles
Sat: Plyometrics.
Helpful!
I’ve been going to swimming for the second time, can anyone help me with fear and give me a training program to be better and better, thanks♥️
I used to swim competitively as a kid. I am now on the obese spectrum and I want to get back into swimming to help me lose weight and maybe compete in us masters swimming someday. What is the best way to start off? I have been swimming 30 mins a night at work, Usually do freestyle and backstroke.
Love this video! Thank you so much for putting such an informative training video!
Glad to have found the channel. The explanation felt super fast, but will get my head round it all :-)
Thanks for the feedback Eva! Hope our videos help!
God bless this channel! ❤️
Im new to this, I absolutely love your explanations. ❤ Can swimming help you build muscles like bodyweight exercice does ?
thank so much for your video coach.
may i ask, what does ot mean "Focus"?
in work out 2 and 3 there are sction main set Focus. Could you explain again :).
thanks coach
Thanks so much! Love your videos. Very well done and explained very well.
Thanks! Happy swimming :)
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!
I'm not a true beginner but it's been 20 years since I've done any real work.... but I'm considering myself a beginner for this absolutely
Thank you! ❤️
I'm having some trouble understanding this lol. I'm very much a casual swimmer, haven't really practiced any technique. Not since swim school when I was like 5 years old. (Although I really enjoyed swim school as a kid, and made an effort to manage all the challenges to get those little pin rewards, and I got them all.)
But as an adult I didn't swim for many years until a few years ago, so I lost a lot of the skills I learned as a child. Now I can only do breast stroke, poorly and slowly. Barely well enough to not drown. So all this talk about technique is very confusing. But I can easily swim a kilometer which I do about once a week. It takes me about an hour to reach that distance. I don't need a lot of pauses, depending on how much effort I put in. If I'm just moving barely fast enough to stay floating, no rest is needed, and if I really put my back into it, I'll need to rest every 100 meters or so. So to keep things interesting I tend to just vary my intensity, basically.
But lately I've been trying to improve my technique a little and found a way to be able to better line up my arm strokes with my leg strokes, helping me swim a bit faster. Although I still avoid having my head under water, because I have sensitive eyes and nose and the chlorine kinda stings there. Don't really know how to overcome that because my neck is suffering and my feet keep flopping down to the bottom of the pool, which is a bit annoying.
Also I only swim once a week because that's kinda what I have time for, considering I also do muscle building 2-3 days a week at the gym, and then other life activities and chores get in the way as well. So, swimming is what I prefer for cardio, and staying healthy, as running around, biking, treadmills, etc, just aren't my thing. But, whenever my energy levels increase with healthier living habits (it's a work in progress) I'd definitely like to swim more often.
I love swimming because it feels kinda like I'm flying, very free and lightweight sensation. It makes me feel one with my body. So it does wonders for my body image, despite what some others may say about the small, tight swim suits. I'm not even really aware of what my body looks like when I'm under the water, nor do I care.
Hello guys im 54 y/o i smoked cigarettes most of my life and started swimming 3 months ago, im in love with swimming but have problems regulating my freestyle breathing, any advice? Does it get any better?
Hi there! We recommend getting a snorkel or watching this video on breathing tips: ruclips.net/video/yEnyX1HTtzo/видео.html
Just found this channel, I really want to lose weight and improve my fitness, I’m very overweight so it will be hard for me to even get into the pool with how I feel about myself, would you recommend breast stroke to begin with ?
Hi there! Proud of you for taking the plunge! Start with whatever is comfortable for you. Just getting to the pool is the best first step! As you get more comfortable, take on new challenges like different strokes, equipment, and structured workouts. If you ever need an accountability buddy to coach you through it, check out myswimpro.com/coach :)
How do I like gain my confidence in the water and how do I convince my parents to allow me to go swimming as like an excercise?
Thank you for share!
Nice!
All that stuff written on the board is giving me anxiety
How you can do your workout encloud all the strokes ,I love all of them with some I am weak with some a bit better,
Very comprehensive video! Thank you for making it and sharing these great ideas
Glad it was helpful! Happy swimming :)
Tysm i had to go to swimming selection and this helped out alot i will subscribe if i actually get selected
This is awesome
So glad you enjoyed it!
I would like to learn to breathe while swimming can you forward a video of you have one?
Very good advice and explanations! Thx for this excellent content!
Glad you enjoyed it! Happy swimming :)
Thank You
Was up man I got some goals I want to accomplish in a couple of months and would appreciate a workout guide to reach them as quickly as possible, I’d appreciate it if you could help me out thanks
I use to swim then I had a fusion and disc replacement in c 4-7. I also have herniated disc at 3-4.
What is the best workout for my limitations
Sp'Art'An' Sh'Wmm'Er' here. Beziner -- two of these - eased into - the northern tribes. Swedish of Spartan / American. A good target, is 100 - 200m.
Impressive. So, it comes down to just swimming?
i like a swim
Does anyone have advice to not be embarrassed at the pool? I’m new and my form is bad, one time I saw two life guards laughing at me. I’ve been so nervous going back ever since.
Great job taking the first step to beginning your workout! Maybe you may want to look at it from a different angle. Youre there to practice anyways and youre at the right place for it. Do you really want your workout lifestyle in the future to be dictated by two strangers in the present? What really matters is your dedication and effort and that is worth feeling proud about, enough to overshadow any potential embarrassment you might feel! All the best!
...join a swim club near you or find a group of swimmers and I'm sure you'll improve in a safe and fun environment. You e taken the first step...as you swim more and learn you'll gain in confidence x
I just wanna ask that, how often should I swim in about a week if I'm a beginner and with what technique should I start?
Hi Mohammed! We recommend at least twice per week (check out this article: myswimpro.com/blog/2019/06/26/how-often-should-you-swim/) and starting with freestyle!
@@FaresKsebati بارك الله فيك يا أخي.
That was actually really helpful. Thank you!
Glad to hear it! Happy swimming :)
Very good ideas thanks.
Glad you like them! Happy swimming!
New Sub here! How would I sign up for the 8 week beginner weight loss program?
Hi there! Download the MySwimPro app and start a free 30-day trial of ELITE COACH! You'll get the full training plan right on your phone, and your smartwatch, if you have one! www.myswimpro.com/download
MySwimPro oh ok.... I do have the app. Thanks for the prompt reply. I will be planning my return to the pool now that my gym has opened it back up! I definitely want to try the 8week program. Ps. My favorite stroke is backstroke ☺️
@@acemamchenry1573 Awesome! We hope you enjoy the plan!
It seems the emphasis in these programs is freestyle. Is it recommended for beginners to focus on only or mostly freestyle rather then working on the other strokes as well?
Hi there! We definitely recommend learning freestyle to understand coordination and efficiency in the water. However, breaststroke is another good beginner stroke! It’s all about what works best for you!
@@FaresKsebati interesting. Thank you for your reply! Is backstroke not considered a beginner stroke?
I wanted to use SwimPro, but it assumes that I can swim freestyle. There's no way to deselect freestyle. I have a strong breaststroke and backstroke, but I can never seem to get the rhythm of freestyle. I wish there were a way to have beginner workouts that allow other strokes.
Should qe be stretching beforehand
I’m scared of going to the deep end and I’m just starting to swim I’m at the very basic of it. How do I get over the deep end and build my confidence in the water?
That's totally normal, Maaz! Check out this video for some tips that might help: ruclips.net/video/LR75IfuF8Qo/видео.html
Oh man, I haven't really swum since I was 17. I competed on my high school swim team and made it to the city championships. I worked hard and had great coaches.
I've definitely packed on some pounds over the last couple years. Looking for a way to lose some weight while getting my cardio going again. Once I'm settled down somewhere I hope to get a pool membership and get back into it. I'm going to download your app and try your programmes!
You've got this! Check out the 30-day free trial of our ELITE subscription at www.myswimpro.com/elite and happy swimming :)
hello I have a question i have arthritis in my knees I'm trying to lost weight and strengthen my knees .. I can only go 3 times a week at night because I work full time. any suggestions
Hi Orelena! Swimming is great for your joints, and three times a week is a great start! Have you considered downloading the MySwimPro app to help guide you through swim workouts?
I am horrible at kicking how should I improve
Just going to the beach 😎
Just starting out swimming. Can "swim" in the pool and off the boat etc but never did any formal instruction or lap swimming. The local YMCA is backed up for lessons. Which program do you recommend for me? Thanks in advance
Hi Dennis! We recommend the Couch to 1K plan in the MySwimPro app. The Training Plan (and all your workouts!) can be completely customized to your level and preferences! Check it out at myswimpro.com/elite and use the code SOCIAL20 for 20% off :)
I do I prevent my calves from cramping?
Just started I can only swim like a frog lol
I've known _how_ to swim since I was a child, grew up with a small pool in the backyard. But really, I just know how to swim recreationally, or enough to survive in water for short periods of time.
What I'm not quite sure of is how to turn it into a workout. I know my technique and form looks silly, so I always feel embarrassed going to a lap pool with a lifeguard watching me make a fool of myself.
What can I do to improve my form to actually look like I know what I'm doing?
Hi Steph! You've come to the right place. We have tons of technique videos, but we recommend starting off with this one: ruclips.net/video/ZdKBXAoxoDE/видео.html
Don't feel embarrassed about swimming in public - we all start somewhere, and you're putting in the effort to get better, which is awesome! Happy swimming :)
So I’m just learning freestyle at the Y where it’s limited to 45 minutes sessions. Can these be done in that time or would I need to scale down. I am just getting back to exercise so endurance sucks.
Hi there! For a beginner, the first two workouts should take you less than 45 minutes, but the third workout may take a little longer depending on where you're at in your progress.
If you're looking for more workouts, the MySwimPro app has several workouts that you can personalize depending on how much time you have to swim! You can easily adjust your workout with the Workout Scaler by dragging the slider back and forth - your Workout will scale up or down in real time to fit your needs!