I recently got into swimming?

[Anonymous]

Does anybody no any out of water exercises to do or would recommend doing on those rainy days that I can’t go into the pool I don’t go to a gym or the public pool so any at home workouts would be best

[Oliverlogan263]

Ah man, that sucks you can't swim whenever it rains! Swimming is the best workout. Since you don't got access to a gym, here's some at-home stuff you can do on those days:

- Jogging/sprinting around your backyard or living room is great cardio. Set up some cones if you gotta to make it more interesting.

- Pushups, lunges, planks and crunches are always good. Do as many as you can in a set amount of time. Make it a challenge to beat your score each time.

- Jumping rope is good if you have one. Or you can use a ropeless one by just jumping up and down. Great for your feet and calves.

- Look up some bodyweight HIIT workouts on YouTube. Lots of burpees, mountain climbers, squats and stuff to really get your heart pumping.

- If it's not too wet out, you could try running stairs or hills nearby too. Just be careful not to slip!

Hope some of those ideas help! Make sure to stretch real good too after your workout. Staying active is important even when you can't hit the pool.

[Wise4myage]

Focus on all the different strokes, like back stroke, butterfly, etc.

[Asker]

Awsome thanks

[Wise4myage]

You're welcome.

[Abbycado]

A little mo, cardiooo

[Asker]

Would riding a stationary bike work because I have that at my house

[Abbycado]

Absolutely.

[Asker]

Awesome thanks

[Abbycado]

Yeah. Love to give any tips. I do triathlons so very familiar with swimming, cycling and running.

[Asker]

That’s cool good for you how long do triathlons take

[Abbycado]

Depends. There are such things as mini ones. Usually hours.

I’m best in the water. I’ve been swimming and swim team all my life. I’m good with cycling. Better than average. Plus, I have good equipment.

Where I lack is running. So, I’m going to focus the bulk of training this year on the run portion.

[Asker]

I am not into running but I love to ride my bike a lot and go swimming I swim a mile in the morning and ride my bike for 1 hour in the afternoon I work a pretty physical job so I get a good exercise

[Abbycado]

That’s amazing. Way to go!

[Asker]

This summer at my lake I would like to swim a mile in that in the morning would you recommend a wetsuit or is it ok for me to wear my swim jammers

[Abbycado]

Wear whatever. Wetsuits are good if cold.

[Asker]

Ok I will and then would you say that bib cycling shorts are better than normal cycling shorts I am looking to upgrade

[Abbycado]

I just wear cycling shorts for girls. Ask the guys. No clue what’s best. Have you my best advice.

[Asker]

Ok sound good thank for everything good luck on your next triathlon

[Abbycado]

Ty, ty

[Asker]

You got me thinking what is the best way to get into running

[Abbycado]

Well, run. That’s the best way. Good shoes.

[Asker]

Ok sounds good

[Asker]

About the running I am looking at getting some tight spandex running shorts and tights because they seem to be more comfortable than baggy shorts or short shorts or would you recommend me wearing my cycling shorts while running I just like something tight fitting and something that wicks moisture away from the skin to keep me dry and should I wear underwear underneath my spandex shorts or cycling shorts or is there any other tight fitting running shorts you would recommend

[Asker]

I am looking at getting a triathlon suit what are the different styles

[Abbycado]

I like Roka or Aero brands. Not sure about the guy's stuff. Never bothered to look at it since it does not apply to me.

[Asker]

Ok that’s nice to no is it ok to run in cycling shorts or should I get some spandex ones

[Abbycado]

So true cycling shorts are padded different than tri suits. At least the women's that I have are. They are less padded than your standard bike shorts that come in all sorts of variations.

Tri suits are made to use for all three disciplines. So I wouldn't run in true cycling shorts and rather just regular running shorts. Spandex isn't necessary. Get Adidas running shorts or whatever.

[Asker]

Yeah when I was looking at triathlon suits they had little to no padding for the men’s I did get some spandex shorts and leggings for running though I am also planning on a bike packing trip have you ever been on one or have any recommendations would you like to come with

[Abbycado]

Never done a full on trip on a bike. I'd hit some forums out there about what to have, specifically med equipment for emergency I would think.

[Asker]

Ok I have been planning to go on a 17,000 mile bike trip from state to state and giving a year for me to do this I have just been trying to get people to go with me

[Abbycado]

That is a big time commitment for someone to commit to.

[Asker]

Yeah I know it’s going to be a lot of blood sweat and tears I will build a trailer to tow on the back of my bike and that’s why I have been swimming and cycling A lot I would like to camp during this trip as well