How many lengths is a good average to swim to keep a decent level of fitness..? I do a lot of running so i want to swim once a week to supplement my fitness.
2006-09-08 16:57:29 · 12 answers · asked by wigannwuk 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It's not lengths you need to measure your swim by - but time...usually 45 minutes to an hour is fair, but doing every stroke to exercise all parts of your body.
2006-09-08 19:50:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is not really any set amount of lengths to do when swimming to keep fit, its just a good way to keep fit all together. i recommend you swim on time Rather the lengths do about an hour if your going once a week and maybe add a little more time every couple weeks to build it up hope this helps xx
2006-09-12 20:58:28 · answer #2 · answered by bobby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a once a week swim? Don't get too ambitious or you will wind up with shoulder problems. If you could do it twice a week, then 50 laps would be good cross training. If you can only do it once a week, 50 lengths is plenty. After every 10 lengths of freestyle, throw in a length of backstroke just to keep your shoulders happy.
2006-09-08 17:16:29 · answer #3 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will desire to communicate with the pool the place you have swimming prepare. possibilities are high is that the persons who're engaged on the pool and that do the maintenance of the pool are in all probability new, and could no longer be attentive to how a lot chlorine is a secure quantity. additionally, while you're nevertheless having problems with respiratory, then pass and get somebody to look at it. additionally, try donning goggles the subsequent time which you swim, so as which you at the instant are not tormented by the chlorine.
2016-09-30 12:10:44 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hhmm...maybe 2-3 laps form a larg swimming pool and go up to 4-6 if you wanna be fit...do freestyle, backstroke and the butterfly...if u dont know what these swimming styles are, just ask and ill answer...practice diving too! helps the upper body...
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2006-09-08 17:01:22 · answer #5 · answered by Princess Answers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the size of the pool. 10-20 laps in a 25 meter pool, twice a week, would be excellent exercise
2006-09-08 17:00:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just start swimming until you get tired. You will notice that each time, you will probably be able to push yourself a little farther. If you just keep the same routine, you won't increase your stamina, you will just stay at a constant level..... Unless, of course, that's what you want!
2006-09-08 16:59:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Swim as many lengths as you can.
2006-09-13 02:21:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
swim for time if your goin for fitness try for 45 min.
2006-09-08 16:59:17 · answer #9 · answered by setter505 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HONESTLY YOU SHOULD STICK TO JUST SWIMMING. IT WORKS OUT EVERY SINGLE MUSCLE IN YOUR BODY. AS WELL AS CARDIO
2006-09-08 17:00:08 · answer #10 · answered by sweetpinkkandi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋