Pool workout

bluespeed117 · 02-14-2011, 01:37 AM

So I have a pool and I dont use it at all. I want to work out and I thought it would be a good idea to use the pool.

If you have a pool and use it for exercise, what do you do?

Im thinking of just doing laps over and over but im not sure how effective that would be for a workout.

Any pointers would be appreciated, thanks.

GOLFFRR · 02-14-2011, 11:12 AM

I lap swim everyday it seems to give me a great workout. what i did to make it a little more difficult i bought some hand paddles and also a weighted belt. This give me max resistance. I also bought a waterproof ipod shuffle so i can listen to music while i swim bc its soooo boring after a while and hard to stay motivated.

Just switch it up when you swim, go online and get a couple set schedules and do them you will get a great workout.

Garduna · 02-14-2011, 12:54 PM

Quinton Rampage Jackson includes swimming into his workouts now. I'm sure his regiment is some where on the net :P

bluespeed117 · 02-22-2011, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

I lap swim everyday it seems to give me a great workout. what i did to make it a little more difficult i bought some hand paddles and also a weighted belt. This give me max resistance. I also bought a waterproof ipod shuffle so i can listen to music while i swim bc its soooo boring after a while and hard to stay motivated.

Just switch it up when you swim, go online and get a couple set schedules and do them you will get a great workout.

Thanks for the tips!

BMW86 · 02-22-2011, 10:56 PM

The BJ Jump

GOLFFRR · 02-22-2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bluespeed117

Thanks for the tips!

no problem

UncleWede · 02-23-2011, 12:28 PM

While I don't, my 11 yo son does. They practice various techniques. Sometimes they will swim a particular stroke with only 1 arm in one direction, then the other on the way back. They do a lot of work with kickboards to work just their legs and practice those different kicks.

He lost about 15 lbs. and probably 2 inches since soccer ended in late September.. .so yeah, it's a good workout.

NU arty boy · 03-09-2011, 09:07 AM

What are you looking for out of your swimming workouts? Are you looking to do a triathlon or cross training for something else? Are you looking to burn off excess body fat? PM me and I can help you out. I have a few coaching books and I swam competitively in HS and college so I know what works and what doesn't.

TXe92 · 03-09-2011, 09:37 AM

swimming is the best FULL body work out.. try running in place too..

335iRobot · 03-09-2011, 09:45 AM

A pool workout I used to do was this:

Swim 100m, jump out. Do 20 pushups.
Swim another 100m, jump out. Do 25 situps.

Rinse and repeat until you have done 1000m. Work up to do 2000m and eventually 3000m.

TXe92 · 03-09-2011, 09:49 AM

^ that's good.. im gonna try that.. didnt think to incoporate out of water excercise.. DUH

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GOLFFRR 11300 Rep 28,041 Posts Drives: GOLFFRR cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: we sell BMWs to "ALL" US states iTrader: (4)	I lap swim everyday it seems to give me a great workout. what i did to make it a little more difficult i bought some hand paddles and also a weighted belt. This give me max resistance. I also bought a waterproof ipod shuffle so i can listen to music while i swim bc its soooo boring after a while and hard to stay motivated. Just switch it up when you swim, go online and get a couple set schedules and do them you will get a great workout. __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, EMAIL OUR GUY KOTE FIRST! Kote Sales:Kotem@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-368-9101 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties!
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18691 Rep 9,445 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	While I don't, my 11 yo son does. They practice various techniques. Sometimes they will swim a particular stroke with only 1 arm in one direction, then the other on the way back. They do a lot of work with kickboards to work just their legs and practice those different kicks. He lost about 15 lbs. and probably 2 inches since soccer ended in late September.. .so yeah, it's a good workout.
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335iRobot Pshhhhhh 13 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Cpe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Mesa, Arizona iTrader: (0)	A pool workout I used to do was this: Swim 100m, jump out. Do 20 pushups. Swim another 100m, jump out. Do 25 situps. Rinse and repeat until you have done 1000m. Work up to do 2000m and eventually 3000m. __________________ 2014 BMW X3 xDrive35i M-Sport Alpine White w/ Black Nevada/Brushed Aluminum
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TXe92 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Keller TX iTrader: (2)	^ that's good.. im gonna try that.. didnt think to incoporate out of water excercise.. DUH
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