I also go running and cycling but feel good afterwards. After a 60 minute swim I often feel like taking a nap.
2006-11-11 01:56:40 · 13 answers · asked by Chris M 2 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
Some people just have a sleepy reaction after swimming, probably a combination of the warm pool air, being "weightless" for so long, and the chlorine fumes. Also, it is easy to overheat in the pool because your sweat doesn't evaporate like it does on the bike and on the run, and you use more calories. I'd suggest brinking a good quality sports drink to the pool with you to replenish liquids and carbs during your workout, and also, you want to make sure you put a small amount of carbs/protein in your body within 30 minutes of your workout to help with recovery (chocolate milk, wheat crackers and peanut butter, half a turkey sandwich, etc.). Sounds like you are training for triathlons, maybe? The carbs are a good idea in races too after a swim, but you need something easily digestible, which is why some athletes wrap a powerbar around their handlebars.
Edit: Also, since it sounds like swimming isn't your strength, you may not be getting the adrenaline rush after it like you do with running and biking because you are swimming at a long slow pace. You could try an interval workout to switch things up and get your heart rate up a little higher. You can find some good workouts here. http://www.swiminfo.com/swim-cgi/
2006-11-11 03:15:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Swimming takes a lot out of you. You are using TONS of you muscles and after 100 lengths your body is just flat out tired. I would suggest getting to the pool twice a week and doing about 60 lengths each time. That way you get a good work out each day but total you are still getting all your laps in, and then some.
2006-11-11 02:46:25 · answer #2 · answered by AHaskizzle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go more regularly and try and working on your form and just being faster, you'll feel better then. You probably feel that way because you don't go often. Go more frequently like 3 times a week. Besides 1 hour for swimming is the bare minimum, try doing more than that. Unless you don't really wanna concentrate on swimming or don't care about it.
2006-11-11 02:00:21 · answer #3 · answered by Triathlete88 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are not able to breath freely while swimming like you are when running or cycling so your body begins to become oxygen starved. Try doing 50 lengths 4 times a week.
2006-11-11 06:39:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
swimming is an all round cardio work out and uses more muscels i guess and 100 lengths is a lot to do in one session you might be better to do two lots of 30min sessions - but it is very impressive to be able to swim that much the most i have ever done is 64 lengths which is a mile at our gym so you must be super fit
2006-11-11 02:00:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wish I'd thought of this question.
I feel just the same and I do take an afternoon nap have to!!! Its got something to do with the water don't ask me what I don't know, but its a good way to get a good night sleep.
:o)
2006-11-11 02:02:37 · answer #6 · answered by Supersammy :o) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel the same, swimming is one of the best ways to burn fat/calories and thats why they put them snack/energy sweets/drinks machines outside usually. If you feel that its just not normal then I would advise you to consult your doctor incase you have any underline medical condition that reduces the oxygen during exercise. Asthma is a common cause.
Take Care.
2006-11-11 02:02:54 · answer #7 · answered by Lizzie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming takes more energy because water has twice the resistance on your body.
2006-11-11 02:01:53 · answer #8 · answered by T Time 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because you are putting more effort when swimming in due to fighting against water resistance.
2006-11-11 01:59:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You push too hard. just do 64 lengths (that's a mile)
2006-11-11 01:59:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋