I've read that regular aerobic exercise actually helps keep hunger in check. I've noticed this myself -- for several hours after a (modest) workout, I am satisfied by small, light meals. Anybody know the physiological basis for this effect? Something to do with neurotransmitters?
Originally posted by Backman
If swimmers burns more calories than runners, what would one have to say about the fact that most runners are built like stringbeans?
At any speed, runner's legs have to support body weight, while swimmers do not. I would guess that non-stringbeans will find more reasons (such as sore knees, tired muscles) to stop running. Swimmers, of any size, can always be peer-pressured into swimming more. ;)
Originally posted by Backman
If swimmers burns more calories than runners, what would one have to say about the fact that most runners are built like stringbeans?
At any speed, runner's legs have to support body weight, while swimmers do not. I would guess that non-stringbeans will find more reasons (such as sore knees, tired muscles) to stop running. Swimmers, of any size, can always be peer-pressured into swimming more. ;)
