s1m0n4๐ #Aquajogging
30 x 25 m
๐โโ๏ธ #Swimming
12 x 25 m freestyle
12 x 25 m breaststroke
2 x 25 m backstroke
Not sure about how many lengths I did while swimming because I lost count at some point. Anyway it was a great session ๐ช
#workoutoftheday (yesterday)
๐ #Aquajogging
28 x 25 m
๐โโ๏ธ #Swimming
14 x 25 m freestyle
14 x 25 m breaststroke
I met an acquaintance and we chatted a lot. She tried aquajogging with the floating pads available at the swimming pool and she liked the idea. She has some issues with her ankle and she doesn't enjoy swimming.
That's the nice thing about #fitness. There are countless options and alternatives, but people aren't always instructed about them.
๐ Aquajogging 28 x 25 m = 700 m
๐โโ๏ธ Freestyle 14 x 25 m = 350 m
๐โโ๏ธ Breaststroke 14 x 25 m = 350 m
Today several people asked what I was doing when #aquajogging and why, so I ended up promoting the benefits of #running under water to old ladies. They looked quite interested ๐!
Injury-wise I think I may be able to attempt another run on Sunday. As long as I can do that 1x/week + the elliptical or aqua #jogging 2x/week I hope to run the HM ๐ค
@WTL it's definitely interesting! And it's surprisingly becoming less boring as I try out different movement patterns to find the best technique.
Also the head stays above water, so I have a full view of the pool and the people in it. And I can talk to the people who are beginner swimmers or parents trying to teach the kids how to swim, etc.
The social aspect is something I wouldn't have thought about.
๐ Aquajogging 26 x 25 m = 650 m
๐โโ๏ธ Freestyle 10 x 25 m = 250 m
๐โโ๏ธ Breaststroke 10 x 25 m = 250 m
Today I tried to push my aquajogging speed a bit. It's interesting because not every faster movement actually gets me to advance faster and, unlike #running, the body temperature remains low even under effort.
I'm starting to enjoy these water workouts. Too bad the swimming pool will close for two weeks starting from next week.
@wheel @robchapman I never wear a device to monitor my heart rate, whether it's on road or on water, so unfortunately I can't give you exact figures.
Also I tend to stay at a comfortable heart rate most of the time, because I enjoy taking it easy.
Nevertheless if I increased the ROM with high knees underwater I can't keep it up for more than half a lane.
That movement has the same intensity as swimming, imho.
#Aquajogging 1h:
๐ 20 x 25 m
Finisher:
๐โโ๏ธ 4 x 25 m freestyle
I could jog on pool lane today. I put a pair of floating DBs under my armpits and I could keep #running for an hour, stopping only occasionally to re-adjust the gear.
I will probably need to buy a belt, 'cause I am quite satisfied by this kind of training. The first lane (the one typically reserved for beginners) attracts friendlier people and I could even chat at my snail ๐ speed ๐.
@wheel @EllenInEdmonton Thank you for all the tips!
I did some research and I am going for shallow water #running. I know it's best to do deep water running where the feet don't touch the ground but the pool I go to has lanes for swimmers only and everyone else is in the second smaller pool 90 - 140 cm.
It's still easy on the joints/tendons even if my feet touch the ground.
Achilles tendon is still not ok. I tried to switch to midfoot strike and that allowed me to complete 1h run (thanks @wheel for pointing this out!), however I'll need to follow @EllenInEdmonton 's advice and alternate #running with #aquajogging
So the plan for next week will be:
Mon - strength training
Tue - aquajogging 1h
Wed - rest
Thu - strength training
Fri - aquajogging or elliptical 1h
Sat - rest
Sun - long run 2h
Orschel2dayNeues Angebot im TaunaBad Oberursel: Aqua-Jogging
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