Alright, so I'm trying to get an exercise plan set up. I'm just trying to tone the muscle I already have, and to shed some of my gut in the process.
Right now I've just been swimming about 15-20 laps a day at the pool in our apartment complex. I'd guess its about 25m each way, so about 50m per lap.
I do not have access to any weights, and getting a membership somewhere is not an option, cuz I'm broke and I hate those places anyways.
I have running shoes and the above mentioned swimming pool.
Stipulations: I live in Modesto, CA. Its been above 100º every day, and will continue to get hotter, so anything but the pool midday is a no go. Getting up early to run doesn't work either, since I'm up at 5:30 for class anyways, and I have a newborn in the house, so my sleep is limited.
Essentially, what should I do to supplement my current swimming regime?
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he only started lifting weights late last year
For a 25 metre pool (shortcourse pool), one lap is 25 metres. So you're doing half a km at the most. Also, butterfly is a pretty hard stroke to do properly if you've never swum properly before, might want to stick to freestyle/backstroke, as essentially they work the same muscle groups. Breastroke, done right, puts a heavy load on your legs and certain muscle groups in your arms, but extends your workout time by a lot.
I don't really follow the swimming scene, but man, I caught one time on ESPN or something, and that guy was just sick. I should really start swimming, since I'm terrible at it. I hear it's good for joints as well, if you have any problem with those.
Once I got a gym membership I would try out this program. I've been doing it for a while now and I really like it.
#1 most important = Fix your diet. the 23 hours a day you spend not working out are far more important to your goals than the 1 hour you do spend working out.
7 habits of highly effective nutritional programs = http://www.johnberardi.com/articles/nutrition/7habits.htm
You could consider it an 'investment' in fitness.
Not sure about continuing weights to an old age, but I've seen some old guys at my gym.
I know how to freestyle, I've kinda got a half assed butterfly, and a breaststroke.
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