How many of you out there just swim laps? Compared to those who combine some kinda of dry land routine?
I am curious what kind of shape (muscle size, tone, BF%) you guys have. I have heard that swimmers carry more fat than runners. And to be honest, it is rare to see a swimmer with a 6-pack and good-sized toned upper body & legs. Again, compared to someone who runs and lifts.
I was a runner and lifter before I hurt my lower back. I started swimming (and love it) combine with moderate lifting and elliptical glider.
My fear is that I may be forced to totally give up lifting and the elliptical glider if I re-aggravate the injury (has not happened, but you never know with the lower back).
So, what do you think???
My son has a six pack and so do most of the teenage boys on his team. The girls tend to be a little heavier, but most have very well defined muscles.
I combine swimming with weight lifting and other dryland cardio. I have never been slim, but am slimmer now than I have been in a long time and probably at about 22-23% BF. Have not had it taken for a year, but was at 21% about 5 pounds ago.
My son has a six pack and so do most of the teenage boys on his team. The girls tend to be a little heavier, but most have very well defined muscles.
I combine swimming with weight lifting and other dryland cardio. I have never been slim, but am slimmer now than I have been in a long time and probably at about 22-23% BF. Have not had it taken for a year, but was at 21% about 5 pounds ago.
