swimming for fitness

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I've started swimming to get fit, does anybody else swim for fit? Can we encourage each other?

At Christmas I treated myself to some Aquasphere kayenne goggles. Ive noticed that they give me really pronounced bags under my eyes and have started to leak if I try to loosen them. I want to get some alternatives with no leaks, no marks on my face and easy to adjust. Please tell me about your fave goggles.

Watching for goggle advice too.

I am getting on very well with my aquashere kaiman. They do leave me a bit panda eyed but I am not usually heading anywhere before it wears off.

Took DS2 (7) for a swim today. He's doing really well. I promised him a pair of aquasphere if he managed a 25m length without stopping and bless him, he was really determined and did it.

We stopped lessons ages ago for one reason or another and I'm keen to start up again (home life for calm now so should be fine.)

I reverted to my old Zoggs today, no bags but they are tinted so everything looks a bit grey. I managed 1400m in 40 mins, I was happy with that.

Got my third sports direct boy leg suit today!
Ermm, that's interesting.

I got a knee suit - it's too small (for now) and a boy leg suit (which is fine)

Replacement nose clip turned up today - Have a shocking cold, which explains why I've felt SO wiped all weekend..

Have ordered a back up spare noseclip...

Mega interesting 🤣

Hope the cold clears soon Hissy. I'm still languishing with a cold/cough/sinus thing. I did make it to the gym today, but can't see me managing a swim for at least another week. Keep swimming for me all!

I had another good session this evening. Felt really tired and miserable before going, had to really force myself, but I covered 1750m in the hour and it felt like a gentle Sunday drive (at least in comparison to this day last week!) I'm in the 'slow lane' and wondering how much faster I need to be to move up? I was leading the lane for the entire session but still wasn't doing the 100s in less than 2.10.

Hope you guys get over your colds soon!

Thanks shotgun, face I have my mega expensive day smart speed course on Sunday... I'd hoped to be fitter and have got a good couple of sessions in. If nothing else to practice my TI strokes so I don't get told off..

Mind you, the fact that it's TI means it won't be strenuous.. so all good. 😊

Face stick with it, you've seen improvements from one week to next... next week will be easier

Did you manage a session in between, just you?

I haven't yet Hissy - busy weekend with 2 small kids and trying to fit in 2 gym sessions a week too.. just hasn't happened yet. I'm going away this week for a couple of nights with the hubby (yay!) so will miss my Weds swim, but I'm aiming to do a session at the weekend to fill in.

What would you suggest I do to make the most of the session?

Hello! Get well soon Shotgun and Hissy. I went half an hour later this morning as the children are on half term so our mornings are a little less frantic! I was asked today if I'd like to join in a group doing a mile swim in the London docks. I think it might be this: www.clicsargent.org.uk/event/suunto-great-london-swim-2017
It sounds terrifying (I'm not very good about open water, and am used to lengths, not going on for ages). Apparently it was cancelled one year as it was too polluted …

Just swim face, the session will help your strength and stamina. You'll enjoy it and hopefully relax more.

Relaxing in the water helps you swim smoother and faster..

Still sniffy...

Been twice this week and really struggled. I seem to have gone backwards. Leaky goggles don't help as I kept having to stop but I just felt really tired.

Done my 2 swims this week.

Hello! Any recommendations for swimming caps. Despite my dedication to SwimSpray I have to admit my hair is suffering from the chlorine. Also, how do you get a cap on by yourself?!

Someone on another thread linked to a long hair cap, which she wears over a rubber headband thing. Double whammy effect. Will try and find it.

This thread. Scroll down to the last post for the link.
With putting it on: I don't wear a cap now as I don't want to look like all the gear no idea , but when I used to I'd tie it in a ponytail first and shove it in that way. Leaves a lovely bump!

Hi do you mind if I join in? Just recently started swimming again. I'm really overweight and unfit but managed my first 1k today which I was chuffed with. I tend to do 1 length breaststroke and one freestyle has anyone got any tips for getting my fitness up in the pool?

Thanks Shotgun, I'll take a look.

Welcome Maxandruby and well done on your 1K. Fab. I reckon by just doing the swimming you are getting fitter. Hissy is pretty good on all the training info.

I'm sorry if this has been talked about before, I've failed to see anything though, and I started a thread about this but then deleted and though would post here with you swimmers.

((LONG VERSION))
Anyway, I'm a guy in my early 30's and have been going swimming for the past 6+ years to keep myself fit... I say I swim but since last January I've had a membership that's not been used.
I started putting weight on a few years ago, I have turned to food for certain reasons which I now know yet didn't then, and anyway, so in 2015 I started putting weight on which I myself started to notice as I've always had a thin frame, and it put me off going to the pool as I feel really self-conscious. The only person I feel comfortable being around in any state of undress is my wife and even then I'm beginning to see I'm shying away from that.

My wife says she likes me the way I am, but I can see I'm still gaining weight slowly. I'm scared if I carry on letting my fears get the better of me I won't go again and I'll just get fatter.

I'd like to do other forms of exercise but because of health reasons the only one I feel really comfortable doing is swimming. I'm my own worst enemy and I know the longer I wait the harder it will be, nevermind the more money I'll waste.
I have other issues which I'm sure we'll tackle at some point haha but can anyone tell me they've been in the same position? It sounds like a small problem but I won't even tell any family or friends, for some reason it's really bothering me, hugely actually. I know plenty of people that go to the local baths, or did, and I'd feel awful having everyone see me.

((SHORT VERSION))
I'm fat and don't want people seeing me at the pool.

Hope I haven't bored anyone. In a way I don't really know what I'm asking, as I guess I just have to get up and go anyway...

MyUserName you can do it! Please get out there and swim and don't worry about what people think. I barely notice the other swimmers, no matter what shape, and I'm sure nobody else does too. We are all there wanting to get some exercise and there is a respect for each other. You'll feel so proud of yourself and feel better about yourself as you achieve each length. It may be a bit hard going at first but it will get easier and you'll feel a real sense of achievement. Keep us posted here on your progress. We are a friendly bunch with lots of encouragement to offer. Go for it!

username honestly the people I notice at all are 1) people I know ie no awkwardness 2) people who are overly ostentatious with their manner or pool etiquette or 3) people who attract more attention by being obviously uncomfortable e.g. by arriving pool side with towel wrapped round them, cautiously looking around etc.

That's not many people really, most just want to have a swim and get on with it.

Can you make a deal with us lot to go once next week and see how it goes?

I buy XL caps & have a small selection now (sad, I know).

1 km when "not very fit" is excellent!

@MyUsernameIsInvalid. Most the people in the pool are fat. You'll fit right in?

I am joking... I'm being serious. Most people are overweight. It's pretty unremarkable. The only body things that I see & dwell upon are pornographic tattoos (wistful wish for brain bleach).

I nickname the people I share lanes with. I was sharing a lane with a plump chap today. I could nickname him fat-guy or "slow breaststroke guy" but those aren't unique. I decided he's "nice guy" coz he let me pass several times (very considerate).