This new place has a pool, and I'm determined to use it, hopefully everyday. So the dreaded swimsuit shopping has begun. It has probably been eight years since buying my last swimsuit, I know it's been at least 15lbs since. It's hard to find something when your are over "blessed" and have too much junk in the trunk. Plus, for now I just want something that just covers my body and allows me full range of motion to exercise. Oh and not break the bank! Special since the goal of swimming is to tone and lose a few pounds, to later fit into a smaller, cutter swimsuit.
I've also been sued the internets for pool workouts. Things I can do that will allow me to have a constant elevated heart rate, but not worry about coming up for air in the deep zone.
Let's just say I float better as a dead body. It's funny because my mom is an excellent swimmer. She loves to swim, though she doesn't have a lot of time to do so. She was a synchronized swimmer in high school, but we never took swim lessons, so I struggle a bit along with some of my siblings. I am good enough that I haven't died yet, so that's a plus.
So audience when is it better to swim, before or after work?
1 comment:
Glad to read that you found a new place & that it speaks to your heart as it does. Also excited that you will have access to a pool. I do my pool PT every morning after Gregg leaves for work. It is better in the mornings here because the pool is cooler, the humidity isn't so high & the water is calm since it is just me in the pool. (it is harder when there are more people as the water gets stirred up & makes it hard for me to balance)
I use a water fitness kit that has finned hand bells & finned straps that go on my ankles for resistance. Has really helped with strength building & is light/easy to carry up to the pool & back. I have really enjoyed it. Gregg uses it sometimes also. We got it just before we came over to Saudi because we knew I would need it after surgery & would have access to a pool here.
I also know how you feel about not being the best swimmer & at least being good enough not to drown. My girls are better swimmers than I am but that is because Gregg is a Fish. They do so very well. Enjoy the pool & your new place. Love you, Becca
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