swimming overdose?

[beattie819]

Does anyone know if its possible to overdo swimming?
I have been living a sedentary life whilst caring for my 91 year old mum, who had altzheimers.Now I have joined a gym, and so far, have started to swim three times a week. I havent felt quite right since I started, and wondered if it was the swimming. Is it possible to overdo it. I havent started the excercise programme yet, so its not that.
Many thanks

[Eve]

How do you mean when you say you don't feel quite right, can you be more specific as to symptoms or how you feel?

[caththecrazy]

Do you feel ok when you're swimming and just afterwards?

Maybe feeling not quite right is down to your change of life and grieving?

[sn�gs]

I know someone who is allergic to the chlorine in the swimming pool... could it be that?

[beso]

Ask Suzi Maroney.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susie_Maroney

160km swim from Jamaica to Cuba (15 September 1999).

[Jomax007]

How is your mum? Exercise is a stress reliever and wll generally - after a while - alter your mood into a more positive outlook. Swimming is the kindest of exercises as you are supported in the water. What are you actualy feeling?

[saxy_jag]

As Snags says, you could be allergic to something in the water, and if you swim a lot then you are prone to ear infections.

However, unless you really push yourself too hard too soon (which is a risk with any form of exercise), then swimming in itself shouldn't hurt you.

Spending time exercising in cold (or cool) water, though, takes up energy, and if you're feeling a little under the weather to start with, then it could use up more energy than your body can spare.

If you're worried, have a chat with your GP.