Hi All,
I am new to swimming (my swimmer wife and son both tell me my form is horrible, etc) but I absolutely love it and I feel like it is one of the most complete workout routines Ive ever done. I am working to increase my training times, distances etc and I am really feeling the burn in my muscles but its the good kind of burn you get when you know things are heading in the right direction!
What I want to know is if I keep swimming will I see some good results in terms of getting slim and trim or will I need to incorporate other dry-land exercises into my routine? I know it wouldn't hurt but if I can get through with doing my entire exercise through swimming I want to go that route.
Just curious if anyone has any transformation stories or input on this subject. I look forward to anything you can add. I feel like Ive found a new avenue in my life for staying in shape and I dont know enough other people who swim to talk about it with anyone.
Thanks
~J
Be sure you do some weight bearing exercise to keep your bones healthy. As effective as swimming is for your cardio and calorie burn, it is weight-bearing exercise that keeps your bones healthy. Perhaps some walking, jump rope sets, or short land sprints could be helpful in this way. If you have a daily occupation that keeps you on your feet all day that should help too.
Be sure you do some weight bearing exercise to keep your bones healthy. As effective as swimming is for your cardio and calorie burn, it is weight-bearing exercise that keeps your bones healthy. Perhaps some walking, jump rope sets, or short land sprints could be helpful in this way. If you have a daily occupation that keeps you on your feet all day that should help too.
