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re: Considering swimming laps to get in better shape..input needed
Posted on 7/8/14 at 12:00 pm to RingLeader
Posted on 7/8/14 at 12:00 pm to RingLeader
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Just a heads up about swimming. If you are looking to improve fitness levels, do it. If you are looking to lose weight, don't bother.
You'll burn the hell out of calories in the pool. Trick is to not put them all back. I lost 38 lbs last year between Feb 1 and May 1 while training for SCY Masters Nationals. 4000-4500 yds (1 hour in pool) 4 days a week. Drylands for an hour on non-swimming days. Watched what I ate. Weight melted off.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 12:14 pm to RingLeader
I've been swimming laps for a little over a year. The main benefit for me is my back. The combination of the cool water and the stretching really help there.
Your appetite will go up after you swim. I read that swimming drops your core temp, and that you get a surge in appetite as a result.
I swim for thirty minutes about twice a week. Because I'm swim slowly, that is only above a half mile at a time.
I don't use any floats or gizmos.
When I first started out, I had shoulder pain. I improved my form, and it has never recurred.
Good luck.
Your appetite will go up after you swim. I read that swimming drops your core temp, and that you get a surge in appetite as a result.
I swim for thirty minutes about twice a week. Because I'm swim slowly, that is only above a half mile at a time.
I don't use any floats or gizmos.
When I first started out, I had shoulder pain. I improved my form, and it has never recurred.
Good luck.
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