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???
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6'3", 205-210 lbs, under 10%BF
I'm not a swimmer though, I'm a paddler.
I do different things at different times of the year, but on average I'd say that I do five workouts a week, with periods during paddling season when I might do three various workouts a day and during off season when I might do two or three workouts a week...
I believe that swimmers need a bit of extra fat, as it probably not only helps with buoyancy (sp?), but also with staying warm in the water. I have lowest fat % of my swimming group and I'm the first one to get cold. When I was around 225lbs, I wouldn't ever get cold in the pool.
6'3", 205-210 lbs, under 10%BF
I'm not a swimmer though, I'm a paddler.
I do different things at different times of the year, but on average I'd say that I do five workouts a week, with periods during paddling season when I might do three various workouts a day and during off season when I might do two or three workouts a week...
I believe that swimmers need a bit of extra fat, as it probably not only helps with buoyancy (sp?), but also with staying warm in the water. I have lowest fat % of my swimming group and I'm the first one to get cold. When I was around 225lbs, I wouldn't ever get cold in the pool.
