Best way to begin swimming?

[scorxn]

I'm going out of town this weekend and will have free access to a health club. I've never swum for fitness before, and really want to give it a shot. I know swimming has come up a few times, so hopefully someone's got pointers for a beginner. That is, I'm too lazy to do my own research

So, what's the best way to start?

[Admin]

Well like just about any exercise you can maximize its impact with intervals

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/quer ... t=Abstract
http://www.alwyncosgrove.com/Energy-Sys ... ining.html

try ranges between 20 sec on 10 off and 2 min on 1 off and see how you feel

Let us know how it goes, just don't get a cramp and drown

[scorxn]

lol. Better add "If cramping and about to drown, put your feet down" to the FAQ.

[volleyball_man]

Don't "fight" the water.
Get some good goggles (I prefer silicon gasket instead of the foam type).
Try using different strokes if you get bored.


http://www.totalimmersion.net/

[samjackson]

Jump into the pool :D