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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Who likes swimming lengths in a pool? I love splashing about in a pool,I can swim...but swimming lengths just bores me....how do you do it? What do you think about?

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I find it clears the mind and is meditative

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By *elshkinkyMan
over a year ago

south wales

Buy swimming headphones and get the music on

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By *offiaCoolWoman
over a year ago

Kidsgrove

I hate swimming. I like being near water, but not in it.

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By *urls and DressesWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere near here

I just keep counting. I rather like doing lengths tbh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Once you get the breathing correct it's much easier to keep swimming lengths, and it's a really good workout, and a good workout clears ypur head.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I just keep counting. I rather like doing lengths tbh"

Counting what? Lol

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By *ink Panther.Woman
over a year ago

Preston

A quick mile is very therapeutic

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By *ildmanYorksMan
over a year ago

Doncaster & Bembridge

I like giving lengths...

I'll get my coat

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd love to be able to swim

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Lanzarote

I love swimming. I could swim all day

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By *rviennaCouple
over a year ago

Kent

"I find it clears the mind and is meditative"

Exactly this, I love swimming lengths, unless I encounter lane hogs! (Mrs)

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By *urls and DressesWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere near here

"I just keep counting. I rather like doing lengths tbh

Counting what? Lol "

Number of lengths

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Once you get the breathing correct it's much easier to keep swimming lengths, and it's a really good workout, and a good workout clears ypur head."

Its the mental side....my brain can't go blank lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like lengths.

Quite keen on swimming too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like swimming. Wish i was a stronger swimmer. Changing rooms at the baths give me the ick for some reason.

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By *ink Panther.Woman
over a year ago

Preston

"I like lengths.

Quite keen on swimming too

Disgraceful

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Buy swimming headphones and get the music on "

Is that real? Or will I look silly asking for them? Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I like lengths.

Quite keen on swimming too

Disgraceful

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I like lengths.

Quite keen on swimming too

Disgraceful

Get back to doing those pics please lol x

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

The only time I like a pool is when I need to get off my sun lounger to cool down before getting back on it again.

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By *elshkinkyMan
over a year ago

south wales

"Buy swimming headphones and get the music on

Is that real? Or will I look silly asking for them? Lol"

Actually real… built in MP3 player…. Not cheap but great for long swims

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By *ld StrumpetWoman
over a year ago

Telford

Personally I do it because I’m an early riser so I go for what I call the heart attack group.. bunch of beautiful (Love a fat body) chunky older men who are told exercise more or die time slot. It’s around 6.30am to 8 and there cheerful. But you do have to swim in a coordinated way or piss folk off system. To be fair it’s exercise and burns the rum from

Night before off lol and I feel

Weightless while I there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I like lengths.

Quite keen on swimming too

Disgraceful

Get back to doing those pics please lol x"

NSP made her ‘help’ post and that reminded me that I have a wand I need to try again…..

perhaps a video?

Swims off to see

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By *ink Panther.Woman
over a year ago

Preston

"The only time I like a pool is when I need to get off my sun lounger to cool down before getting back on it again. "

Haha I even swim on holiday

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

"The only time I like a pool is when I need to get off my sun lounger to cool down before getting back on it again.

Haha I even swim on holiday

I splash around. Not sure you could call it swimming

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I like lengths.

Quite keen on swimming too

Disgraceful

Get back to doing those pics please lol x

NSP made her ‘help’ post and that reminded me that I have a wand I need to try again…..

perhaps a video?

Swims off to see

I could think of that while swimming....might be some drag from my rudder though x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I like lengths.

Quite keen on swimming too

Disgraceful

Get back to doing those pics please lol x

NSP made her ‘help’ post and that reminded me that I have a wand I need to try again…..

perhaps a video?

Swims off to see

I could think of that while swimming....might be some drag from my rudder though x"

Could swim on your back. Pretend it’s a periscope

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I like lengths.

Quite keen on swimming too

Disgraceful

Get back to doing those pics please lol x

NSP made her ‘help’ post and that reminded me that I have a wand I need to try again…..

perhaps a video?

Swims off to see

I could think of that while swimming....might be some drag from my rudder though x

Could swim on your back. Pretend it’s a periscope

Lol x

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

"I like lengths.

Quite keen on swimming too

Disgraceful

Get back to doing those pics please lol x

NSP made her ‘help’ post and that reminded me that I have a wand I need to try again…..

perhaps a video?

Swims off to see

Show off.

I have no wand

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I like lengths.

Quite keen on swimming too

Disgraceful

Get back to doing those pics please lol x

NSP made her ‘help’ post and that reminded me that I have a wand I need to try again…..

perhaps a video?

Swims off to see

Show off.

I have no wand

I forgot I had til I saw your thread

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can't swim, one of my regrets actually!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I like lengths.

Quite keen on swimming too

Disgraceful

Get back to doing those pics please lol x

NSP made her ‘help’ post and that reminded me that I have a wand I need to try again…..

perhaps a video?

Swims off to see

Show off.

I have no wand

I forgot I had til I saw your thread

Less chatting more wanding

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

I love it. I used to do long distance swimming for hours, it really helps clear some of the mental clutter and white noise.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I love it. I used to do long distance swimming for hours, it really helps clear some of the mental clutter and white noise."

Its the mind I dont enjoy lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am not a very good swimmer but I find it's helpful for back pain. I go 4 times a week, when I could not go due to lock down it was back on the pills. Three days back in the pool after lock down all good again

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Love swimming! My sister has a lovely pool in her garden! But she goes to the local leisure centre to swim because she likes to do lengths! I tell her just go round and round instead! Crazy woman! X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Personally I do it because I’m an early riser so I go for what I call the heart attack group.. bunch of beautiful (Love a fat body) chunky older men who are told exercise more or die time slot. It’s around 6.30am to 8 and there cheerful. But you do have to swim in a coordinated way or piss folk off system. To be fair it’s exercise and burns the rum from

Night before off lol and I feel

Weightless while I there "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I hate swimming. I like being near water, but not in it."

Ditto, swimming does absolutely nothing for me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There uses to be a women's only private gym near me with a pool. I'd go at 7 am before work and it would be empty so it was like having my own pool. Its gone now but those lone saunas and swims were bliss. I'm shit at swimming but I like the floating feeling. I'd try out flotation tanks if they weren't so expensive.

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By *ove2PleaseX2Couple (MM)
over a year ago

Yorkshire & Newcastle

J here and I love swimming. In Germany, I have been to Wellness Spas and you can skinny dip while doing laps. Now that is fun..

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

On Holibobs

I don't think, I just do.

Emptying your brain for 30 mins is a refreshing experience

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

I really enjoy swimming, used to swim a mile before work a few times a week but for some reason (that reason being I have a fat head) I can't get swim caps to stay on my head and the water ruins my hair colours

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames

"Who likes swimming lengths in a pool? I love splashing about in a pool,I can swim...but swimming lengths just bores me....how do you do it? What do you think about? "

Once you get the breathing right and get into a nice comfortable rhythm, I find that I really switch off and it clears my head.

I also find it easier to keep going than with other forms of cardio as you are being cooled by the water.

And no punishment on my dodgy ankle. All good!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I swim widths just to annoy the people swimming lengths.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I really enjoy swimming, used to swim a mile before work a few times a week but for some reason (that reason being I have a fat head) I can't get swim caps to stay on my head and the water ruins my hair colours

What about afro swimming caps?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like going for a dip on a holiday, but I can’t swim for exercise, I just find it so boring, and I don’t like it going in my eyes because it irritates them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I like going for a dip on a holiday, but I can’t swim for exercise, I just find it so boring, and I don’t like it going in my eyes because it irritates them. "

You should try open water swimming, I love swimming in rivers, lakes or the sea. The views are better and the temperature change is exhilarating too xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I like going for a dip on a holiday, but I can’t swim for exercise, I just find it so boring, and I don’t like it going in my eyes because it irritates them.

You should try open water swimming, I love swimming in rivers, lakes or the sea. The views are better and the temperature change is exhilarating too xx "

I would definitely do this, but I just don’t have the time to get to the nearest sea/lake

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I find it clears the mind and is meditative"

Agreed! It’s the only time where I can actually not think of anything because I’m thinking of swimming and breathing and I’m surrounded by water

I love doing lengths x

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