I swam for years and always kept in great shape.
I quit for 2 years. After turning 41, which was 7 months ago, I started back up again. I swim 5 days a week for an hour, mostly freestyle. I'm in great shape again everywhere except for this stomach fat I can't seem to lose. Can anyone recommend any good workouts that can get rid of this?
Current research shows that swimming can burn off more calories than running (at the same intensity levels), but that swimmers tend to eat more later.
So you just need to be conscious of why that happens:
1) Running is more stressful on the inner organs (bouncing around), so you will have less of an appetite than if you went swimming.
2) Since you are burning more calories at the same intensity levels, your hunger will kick in.
3) Water will cool your body down more. The body will try to build more insulation, by trying to get more food.
4) The body's signals for thirst and hunger can be confused. Since the exercise is in the water, not all people remember to hydrate during the workout.
Current research shows that swimming can burn off more calories than running (at the same intensity levels), but that swimmers tend to eat more later.
So you just need to be conscious of why that happens:
1) Running is more stressful on the inner organs (bouncing around), so you will have less of an appetite than if you went swimming.
2) Since you are burning more calories at the same intensity levels, your hunger will kick in.
3) Water will cool your body down more. The body will try to build more insulation, by trying to get more food.
4) The body's signals for thirst and hunger can be confused. Since the exercise is in the water, not all people remember to hydrate during the workout.
