I learnt how to swim over 12 years ago, but haven’t been as regular as id like. Id been so irregular that at one point, it’d been over a year and a half since id gotten into the water, and once i did, i noticed that my swimming strokes weren’t as good as they’d been before the break. As someone who enjoys this form of exercise, and was pretty proud of how well i swam, i was upset by the sudden and unexpected rustiness of my stroke. One of the best ways to ensure better strokes after a break is to attend advanced or mid level swimming classes. If that is not a possibility, here are some tips on how to get back to swimming after a break.

Make sure you are fit

So if you haven’t done any cardio in a while (swimming is considered cardio too), then it would be best to start off by walking for an hour for about a week before you start swimming again. This helps to relax and loosen up your muscles, which will help you swim better.

Buy new swimming gear

So if it’s been a while since you’ve gone swimming, it’s best to buy new swim wear. Buy stuff that you’re comfortable in and stuff that is practical. Don’t forget to buy a new pair of goggles and a swimming cap too. Do invest in a pair of good ear plugs if water in your ear is a problem you’d rather avoid, i personally find them uncomfortable though.

Practice your strokes

The best way to ensure that your strokes are good is to hold on the edge of the pool and do some taps. This helps you with better strokes and you get faster too. It can be tiring to do laps immediately after a gap, so it’s best to break down the strokes and practice it in parts. This will improve your strokes as well as give you more confidence.

Don’t be nervous

Going back to doing something after a long break usually makes many people nervous. That really shouldn’t happen with swimming because it’s one of the few things that you can never forget. Your handwriting, drawing skills etc. will deteriorate after a while, but once you learn how to swim, you will never forget how to. It’s a lifelong skill.  To know more about swimming, visit https://swimjourney.sg/adult-swimming-lessons