This workout will help you improve your cardio-respiratory capacity (breathing endurance) while exercising.
You don't workout on a regular basis and would now like to be guided with a program. Swimming is a great way to stay in shape and reach your fitness goal.With this type of exercise, you will develop your overall physical condition and improve your cardio-respiratory capacities.This program, which includes 2 sessions per week over 10 weeks, will help you achieve a good physical condition, and maintain it.Each session alternates active sequences with short passive recovery sequences.The sessions will gradually increase in length eventually reaching 45 minutes.By the end of the program, you will be able to set new goals with all the progress you've made.
The first thing you need to do is get the right gear: comfortable swimwear, well-fitting goggles, swim fins, swim paddles and/or aquatic gloves well-adjusted to your size, an elastic and possibly a training board and a pull buoy (these last two items you can easily find by the swimming pools).For this swimming material, ask a professional for assistance on what to get.This program involves both muscular and cardio-vascular workouts. While listening to the coach's advice, also concentrate on your muscles and on the technique needed for these exercises.As with all physical activities, small warm up exercises are recommended before you start training, followed by stretching afterwards.Don't forget to drink to keep hydrated and help recovery.Breathing is very important when swimming and is dependant on your pace; make sure you exhale deeply and completely in the water before you inhale. This regular breathing rhythm will aid in your comfort and your muscle relaxation.Don't forget to put a fruit or a cereal bar in your bag in case you get a little hungryIdeally, try to workout on Tuesday or Wednesday and Saturday or Sunday.Good luck.
