tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post1826811056491951859..comments2024-01-12T05:15:38.548-06:00Comments on My Journey to Fit: Wednesday Workout UpdateShelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-28894037354559535182011-06-13T21:45:39.738-05:002011-06-13T21:45:39.738-05:00I bought a watch at EMS when they were having a sa...I bought a watch at EMS when they were having a sale. It has MANY features that I still haven't figured out, but mainly I wear it in the pool and I hit the lap button every time I complete a lap. It lets me just stop thinking of numbers and let my mind wander. Every once in a while I'll check what lap I'm on and be surprised that I'm already on lap 8, or 9 without even realizing it! Plus it gives me times for each lap, so I can see how I'm improving over time.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09861627723679241556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-85764603971710774982011-06-12T19:04:46.676-05:002011-06-12T19:04:46.676-05:00Swimming gives you a whole different body than run...Swimming gives you a whole different body than running or lifting weights. You're going to be much leaner and longer (I know, it doesn't seem possible) than if you had stuck solely to those other sports. Haven't you ever seen swimmer's bodies? Sex-y!! :)Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06166689210558948213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-45826702903065971992011-06-09T16:59:33.442-05:002011-06-09T16:59:33.442-05:00I like this gadget http://www.sportcount.com/produ...I like this gadget http://www.sportcount.com/products.php?category_id=1&PHPSESSID=a18929d4e848c7116334d3d8e16df2c2wem9876pthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10332099319110637220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-14993769542124085642011-06-09T15:29:46.873-05:002011-06-09T15:29:46.873-05:00At my pool, the lane dividers are made of rings on...At my pool, the lane dividers are made of rings on a cable. I push them up the cable a bit and then move one down the cable every time I finish a round trip. Kinda like an abacus. Sometimes I count down instead of counting up. So I will start by separating 10 rings and then move 1 off of the pile every time I finish a round trip. <br /><br />I keep saying I'm going to get back in the pool, but it hasnt happened. Spending most of my althletic time on my bike, which makes me happy.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13384272602826948777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-34334766126472804482011-06-09T08:27:35.713-05:002011-06-09T08:27:35.713-05:00I forgot how expensive medical care is in the US :...I forgot how expensive medical care is in the US :-( <br /><br />I think those fins are really cool! I gave up keeping track of laps and go by time and just increase the time that I swim. <br /><br />I think it is great that you are seeing definition, I love seeing that!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958607316582695051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-8362245227837316562011-06-08T15:11:39.065-05:002011-06-08T15:11:39.065-05:00Sorry to hear you are still having trouble with th...Sorry to hear you are still having trouble with the dumb ankle but I'm truly happy you found some new gear to buy :) You're so lucky you have a great pool.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13857836351568153432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-83887712782975130792011-06-08T14:30:03.612-05:002011-06-08T14:30:03.612-05:00They do make lap counters http://www.swimoutlet.co...They do make lap counters http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/4028.htm<br /><br />If you have been advised to completely rest the ankle - then you should do so. Really do it. I would even Ace wrap your ankle while swimming, just to be sure.<br /><br />Get copies of both xrays and get a 3rd opinion but without new xrays.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781375451012608773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-60588958167405919272011-06-08T13:39:28.747-05:002011-06-08T13:39:28.747-05:00Hi Shelley! I use the Zoomers too and I really lov...Hi Shelley! I use the Zoomers too and I really love them. They really do make it more of a leg workout - the effort is split more between arms and legs instead of mainly on the arms without the fins. Sometimes they will rub my toes - so I recommend trying them on in the store and getting a loose but not too loose fit. Usually I wear socks with them too, a really cool look! They are the best fins I believe for working the legs. As far as counting laps - I could not get by without my finger lap counter, that many people have already mentioned. You can find it many places, but also Amazon:<br />http://www.amazon.com/SportCount-Inc-90040-LapCounter/dp/B0016J9NE8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1307558074&sr=8-3Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154718177125211490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-88892034577195328972011-06-08T13:19:55.909-05:002011-06-08T13:19:55.909-05:00I bought a lap counter - I use it to swim and at t...I bought a lap counter - I use it to swim and at the track. It is like a ring that goes around my finger. They have some on this site: http://www.sportcount.com/products.php?category_id=1&PHPSESSID=ed278b07b0bf4b3e629dd1fe5a856e35<br /><br />I'm sorry about your ankle. Physical therapy might help but it is very expensive as well. It's good that you are doing so much swimming though, it's a great alternative to running.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144524127131507652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-77650867656221593142011-06-08T13:19:08.908-05:002011-06-08T13:19:08.908-05:00I've wanted to get a pair of swim fins too!! ...I've wanted to get a pair of swim fins too!! I wasn't sure which ones to get, so thanks for the link.<br /><br />And I can definitely tell my arms are getting more defined from the pool - to me, swimming is an ALL BODY workout - love it!<br /><br />Okay, this is going to sound weird, but I bring a penny with me to the pool. The tiles are small and I start at one end of my lane and after I go there and back, I move the penny one space. I could never remember my laps otherwise!<br /><br />Yep, while resting the ankle sucks, maybe just give it more time?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-75283485408159353572011-06-08T13:07:45.694-05:002011-06-08T13:07:45.694-05:00Swimming is good for your arms! I'm glad it...Swimming is good for your arms! I'm glad it's summer I can get back in the pool. Tonight it's on the agenda for sure. No idea about counting laps. I have the same problem. But, when you figure out a good idea, let me know so I can steal it. Ha ha ha ha!<br /><br />Swimming is definitely cardio. I have a polar I wear in the water. It's great for tracking my heart rate an calories burned.Dr. Fat To Fithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954538312143531261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-50844058332997759272011-06-08T12:25:05.343-05:002011-06-08T12:25:05.343-05:00Hi Shelley! When I was doing laps at the Y, I wou...Hi Shelley! When I was doing laps at the Y, I would always forget, so I would bring a bunch of pennies and put them in a pile at one end. When I completed one lap, I would move a penny over and start counting there.<br /><br />I would do the same thing at the track, grab a handful of rocks and every lap I jogged, I would put a rock in a new pile so I wouldn't forget! Good for you getting in the pool I love that kind of workout and it's awesome in the summer!jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084523464130876230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-31242860364331400082011-06-08T12:01:08.961-05:002011-06-08T12:01:08.961-05:00Great for keeping up your aquatic exercise. So you...Great for keeping up your aquatic exercise. So you are becoming a swimmer instead of a runner - hey, you are an athlete!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-70571092175452335342011-06-08T09:33:36.359-05:002011-06-08T09:33:36.359-05:00I've got nothing to help you while in the pool...I've got nothing to help you while in the pool other than my mantra: Don't drown. Don't know how helpful that is :-)<br /><br />I'm so impressed with your water results = that's awesome. Good job.Roxiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01440676304336222503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-90686829813314867482011-06-08T09:31:54.743-05:002011-06-08T09:31:54.743-05:00Cool swim fin. I'd feel like a duck. :) That&#...Cool swim fin. I'd feel like a duck. :) That's not necessarily a bad thing.<br /><br />Hmm....keeping track of laps. You could pull out a hair each lap then count them. LOLKelly the Happy Texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05141980277979631252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-52164626585841175682011-06-08T09:31:35.301-05:002011-06-08T09:31:35.301-05:00Fins build muscle and burn a lot of calories but I...Fins build muscle and burn a lot of calories but I would build up your time using them just like with any weight resistance training. Also I am not a fan of the zoomers... they tend to give cramps while not being long enough to simulate a "floppy ankle" for the flutter kick and you need a floppy ankle. I like the trainers that are a little bit longer but not a full long diving fin... most bang for your buck working out. I use these from tyr and the second link is speedo and a bunch of my swim friends swear by those also<br /><br />http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/8490.htm<br /><br /><br />http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/1647.htm<br /><br />people mention how nice my arms look a lot so... its a perk of swimming for sure.<br /><br />here is an awesome flutter kick video<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgZ5-oatDg8xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12346245087447662377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-61349627061568898462011-06-08T09:22:28.874-05:002011-06-08T09:22:28.874-05:00The only trick I have is to use your fingers - whi...The only trick I have is to use your fingers - which is what I do if I'm running laps around a track. As I finish a lap I start on the outside of my left hand and lightly touch my thumb to my pinky and work my way left to right for each lap. Maybe that would work? But if not, either buy that clicker thing or just swim by time! :-)Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974376008651624094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-32194558322538265542011-06-08T08:44:28.214-05:002011-06-08T08:44:28.214-05:00Sorry about the running but its sounds like you...Sorry about the running but its sounds like you're becoming quite the fish! Love that!<br /><br />Winks & Smiles,<br />WifeyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01531001180084362992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-7795150615495143212011-06-08T07:20:11.806-05:002011-06-08T07:20:11.806-05:00HI! I am a lurker and I LOVE your blog. I have ...HI! I am a lurker and I LOVE your blog. I have lost 75 pounds and was hoping to become a runner but am having hip pains that are sort of killing those dreams. I am training for a triathlon and am loving the swimming. I bought this ring lap counter from Metroswimshop and I love it. It's the Sportcount Lap counter.<br /><br />http://www.metroswimshop.com/product.90040.htm<br /><br />PerrinPerrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05386106258245360612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-88111268208617036472011-06-08T07:16:43.077-05:002011-06-08T07:16:43.077-05:00I sometimes lose track of the laps too, if my mind...I sometimes lose track of the laps too, if my mind wanders off! Best counting method for me is to use varying numbers of laps in a block, say 4 breastroke, then 6 backstroke, then I know that is 10, then I'll do 6 breastroke, then 6 backstroke etc, or will do 2 laps and count that as one, then when I'm finished i'll just double my count to get my number of laps. <br /><br />Actually, playing numbers games when swimming can be quite fun!pinkvisionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03235427803156647212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-78913232286201607752011-06-08T06:57:57.327-05:002011-06-08T06:57:57.327-05:00blogger is stupidblogger is stupidF. McButter Pantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06898410127481046597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-48198995504267837182011-06-08T06:57:29.537-05:002011-06-08T06:57:29.537-05:00Sometime it's just TIME that will heal the wou...Sometime it's just TIME that will heal the wound. That sucks for you though. I need to get my butt in the pool. I was never a good swimmer. Time to practice.<br /><br />Anxious to hear about your flippers.F. McButter Pantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06898410127481046597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-52301534903587595742011-06-08T06:57:28.907-05:002011-06-08T06:57:28.907-05:00Sometime it's just TIME that will heal the wou...Sometime it's just TIME that will heal the wound. That sucks for you though. I need to get my butt in the pool. I was never a good swimmer. Time to practice.<br /><br />Anxious to hear about your flippers.F. McButter Pantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06898410127481046597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-52777852541565425562011-06-08T06:54:47.640-05:002011-06-08T06:54:47.640-05:00I'm sorry you're still having issues with ...I'm sorry you're still having issues with your ankle, Shelley. I think it's awesome that you've found another form of exercise that enables you to rest your ankle and still get a great workout! I would love to have access to a pool!Marisa @Loser for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01872847274087327355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-36496016555825871622011-06-08T06:23:27.527-05:002011-06-08T06:23:27.527-05:00Thanks for the run down of what you have done sinc...Thanks for the run down of what you have done since your injury. Do you read MissZippy's blog? She went to a natureopath and found out her problems we connected to something else going on in her both. (i hope i got that right!) So maybe that's something to look into.BabyWeightMyFatAsshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08872282003431478241noreply@blogger.com