Planning To Get Back Into Swimming After Lockdown –
Excited to kickstart your favorite sports after getting out of lockdown? Now that the pools are open, and you cannot wait to take a dive into the fresh swimming pool. There is no better time to get back in the water. The benefits of swimming; it’s not just a sport that is great for physical health, but it also enhances your senses and mental health. But it’s not as easy as it sounds. Getting back into any sport after a long time out can be both exhilarating and challenging, especially swimming.
Here are some of our top tips to help you get back to your swimming form.
Swimming after COVID Vaccine – START SLOW
“Slow and steady wins the race”
It is a sure-shot way to get you back to your best! Our body muscles need time to readjust to get used to the regular swimming workout routine. So, even if you feel like unleased from a long lockdown, you should not push yourself too hard too soon. Work gradually on regaining your full abilities and strength and then increase your swimming exercises, speed, or distance with each passing week.
BE CONSISTENT
Find the time to make swimming part of your routine. Getting out of the lockdown also means that you have to get back to living your daily routines. You might be into school, college, or working from 9 am to 6 pm in a company, so it can be difficult finding time in a busy schedule, but swimming on a regular basis will be invaluable in building back your form and working on your technique. Carving out 1-2 hours a week will make all the difference and move closer to achieving your goals.
GET A NEW SWIMSUIT
Need a boost to your morale? A little nudge to get you excited for the pool. Why not grab yourself some brand-new swimwear? Now it is the time to finally go out and get that pair of swimsuits that you have been waiting to buy all along in lockdown. Go, find one in your favorite color or with a fun design to give you that confidence and make you want to strut your stuff in the pool. Do not forget to buy new goggles too.
BUDDY UP!
One of the biggest motivators in sport is team spirit. Whether you are training to compete or just looking to get fit, grab a buddy and bring them along to the pool.
Training with a partner has been proven to be effective compared to being a lone ranger. It helps in motivating each other and to grow together. One can join a swimming training program and also drag his/her buddy out of the house on those cold winter evenings when you just want to be sleep under your comfy blanket. You can try different swimming types and challenge each other to improve by setting up some goals which might include getting better and quicker lap times. Share your interests and passion with others and help each other GROW!
HEALTHY DIET & DIGESTION
Swimming is a good exercise but also requires energy. To make the most of your swimming and help you fuel yourself for the pool you should eat a healthy and well-balanced diet. Avoid foods that include carbohydrates, and which make you sluggish, like fast food or meals. Make sure you eat something before and after heading to the pool to keep your body in tip-top condition, allow 2-4 hours before you swim after eating a large meal and 30 minutes to an hour after a small snack – this will ensure your body has time for digestion.
KEEP A POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE
Returning to swimming after a long break could be difficult and you might feel like giving up but try to maintain a positive attitude, stay focused, and have fun! The more you believe in yourself, the sooner you will be back to your previous swimming level and beyond.
We hope these tips help to motivate you and help get you back into swimming if you have been out of the water for a while.
