I have 2 swimming goals that I'm working towards... Swim 1/2 mile and Do a triathlon. For the last couple of weeks, I've been hitting the pool at the YMCA. I'm happy with how the training's going so far - especially because I have a really bad shoulder. One thing that I wasn't really prepared for was the boredom. At least when I'm running or biking, I can listen to my ipod and the scenery is constantly changing. When I'm in the pool, there's nothing to look at and I'm over-self conscious that the lifeguards are judging my swim stroke. Anyways, I made it up to 1/4 mile today so I'm halfway to the 1/2 mile. It was a tough swim but I can definitely see me doubling that in the next few months.
Some Swimming Facts:
- An hour of swimming will burn up to 650 calories - more calories than walking, biking or Guitar Hero.
- Strengthens the heart and lungs.
- The smell of chlorine lingers on your skin long after the shower.
- Helps reduce stress
- Works all of the body's major muscles
- A great low-impact exercise.
- A great cardio exercise - working against the water's resistance is over 10x that of air.
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