adroit-
always felt tired very quickly.
That's because it is such a good exercise!
Wouldn't agree with that.
Swimming is hard work if you're not very good at it.
I know because I'm formerly not very good and currently alright.But if you're tiring extremely quickly it's most likely not because you're tiring your muscles, and more down to poor or rushed breathing.
It's not really like running where you can just work up from couch to 5k (or, say, 1k for
swimming). You need a few pointers on how and when to breath and a bit of technique, then
that'll stop you feeling like you're rushing every length just to get a moment of respite and a lungful of air.@ric_a5
If you're near London Fields then maybe get in touch with London Fields Triathlon. Looks like they do club swims there and technique sessions nearby too.You wont be out of your league, they're only triathletes so they'll be lousy swimmers anyway. (I say this as a triathlete)
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Thanks folks, some useful things to look into this evening. It's mostly fitness and fun that I'd be interested in doing it all really. I also live close to London Fields Lido and never use it but quite like the idea of popping there for a swim through the week. Was having short swims a couple of years ago for physio after I hurt my leg whilst snowboarding and found that I enjoyed it though always felt tired very quickly. Will plan to get to the baths near my work on some lunch breaks next week then and will just try to get some routine to it.