Swimming & Diving

i learnt swimming 2 years back but have been practising about 4 months. i am trying to get myself to be able to swim continuosly atleast 400m. i can swim 50 m and i have to stop to catch my breath. i can do this about 10 times. My problem is there have been times when i did not get tired at all and i could swim continously and did not have to stop to catch my breathe. Why does this happen.
I am in my 20ies, does age matter in terms of stamina for swimming. I am thin, not much fat on my body, does that matter.
Any special diet that i should be following...
I breathe only on my right side and turn to breathe and i blow underwater.
I used to swim everyday but someone told me to swim alternate days so that my muscles get time to grow, is it true
I dont know what i am doing wrong and i am really frustrated.
Every answer is appreciated. Thank you

2007-01-14 12:03:27 · 12 answers · asked by cauvery555 1

2007-01-14 09:27:45 · 20 answers · asked by tanlines85 1

I am an amateur swimmer and eventually tend to push it while doing my swim programs.. I've been recently diagnosed with lateral meniscus tear.

Could swimming be the cause of such? Should i go back to the pool after sugery?

Suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Wael

2007-01-14 05:48:52 · 2 answers · asked by waz928 1

I wonder if anyone has read or seen a training plan that I could follow? Please recommend.

I am a strong swimmer but returning to swimming and exercise after a 12 - 18 month gap due to various reasons.

I am particularly interested in a book or magazine with a plan I could follow.

2007-01-14 05:08:10 · 10 answers · asked by madgreenbird 2

This is my 6th year swimming(I'm 13) and I really need a good workout that strengthens and flattens my abs. I am a Butterflyer and Breastroker so. Also, I have very strong arm muscles (especially for my age and that I'm a girl. I'm almost as strong as my boyfriend who also swims and plays football)

BTW, ones that work pretty fast also appreciated, Thanks!

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If you had an experience with wearing those special snorkeling goggles, did any water get inside them?

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really make me run faster?

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Do your tear ducts still work or does the pressure of the water make it impossible?

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