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Today was a great day at the pool. Despite the burning sensation in my arms, I feel like I got a lot done today. My focus for today was to continue making my workout routine portable. I brought my exercise bands with me in the pool today as a part of my workout. I’ll be sure to share more detail about what I do with those while I’m in the water.
I will say this though. It’s a weird feeling to sense your body temperature rising, but you’re still inside relatively cool and comfortable water. Those resistance training bands definitely took things to another level. Moreover, I tend to focus on doing a breaststroke to complete my laps. It allows me to practice my rhythmic breathing while helping my lungs to become stronger. Maybe in time, I will focus on other swimming strokes. For now though, the breaststroke is working great for me. Did you know that running for an hour basically burn less calories than spending an hour swimming laps? Do your research….this still amazes me!
I’m actually proud of myself for recording this video. I actually spent a second in the car talking myself into bringing my camera inside the pool. I had to remind me that it didn’t matter what anyone else thought. I needed to capture this on camera.
While I rave on and on about swimming, I do understand that there are many out there who struggle with weight. Swimming is probably the last thing you would consider because of how much of yourself you have to reveal. It can be a tough pill to swallow. People will look at you. You think they’re talking about you behind your back. You literally feel embarassed to see yourself inside a swimsuit. Here’s the best piece of advice I can give: “GET OVER IT!”
I cannot say that anymore clear than that. You are exactly where you are based on what you have created. If you want a different result, then write yourself a new beginning. Today I met a woman who is 86 years old and swims at the pool. She said she learned how to swim when she was 69! Come on folks! What’s your excuse? She also said that she credits swimming with helping her get past some of her physical ailments. She told me that her friends thought she was crazy to try and learn how to swim at such a late age. Trust me when I tell you that she is the one having the last laugh!
So there you have it folks. Swimming is the secret to my ability to run 5 miles. Try it as see how you like it. Let me know how swimming is working for you!
Dreams mean work!
Hi Lou,
you have my full respect for doing this filming at the pool. But first of all, I\\\’d be afraid of the cam falling into the water, lol.
Anyway, you\\\’re right, swimming is a really great activity. I tried to add it to my own workout plan too, but I failed. I think I\\\’m just trying to get too many activities done and can\\\’t take the time every single day, so I had to cancel this one. But you\\\’re absolutely right, swimming is one of the best things you can do, especially if you\\\’re overweight.
What you\\\’re telling about getting over your own inhibitions: I don\\\’t know your age, but I\\\’m 28 today and when it comes to my inhibitions I always think back to how it was ten years ago. Young people can be very, very cruel and in school and right after school you always learn that it\\\’s easy for everyone to laugh about others, so you build up some of these inhibitions, because you think it will always be like that. But according to my experience people stop laughing when they\\\’re older, when they finally get mature. And if you realize this and go to the pool when you\\\’re only between matures it is much, much easier. You will learn that laughing about people is just a symbol of immaturity and that you are respected by most of the people. So you\\\’re right: GET OVER IT. And take the chance to make better experiences.
As I told you I\\\’m doing strength training and I got the same problem with that one. But I found a gym that\\\’s not overcrowded with bodybuilders or something, but with just very normal people. People that try to work at their health. People of each age. And that\\\’s a very good thing, as there are no jerks that try to fool you or something. It\\\’s just working at your health… every single person. I love that maturity when you just leave behind the kiddy areas.
Lou –
Keep up the good work! This site is amazing…you’re setting the bar for blogging (interactive media is the way to go).
I hear you on the importance of swimming – it’s a workout! Looking good and keep it up. Jazz
Great work Lou!
I always wanted to do some type of Blog with some of my training, but I’m not a web designer. or do I know how to edit video
maybe you can give me some advice on your experience in the web design world before starting this workout blog
but over all great job you will be looking like a world class athlete soon enough