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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6'6", 232-238 lbs. 12% body fat. Wish I had a six-pack. Practically no fat on my limbs. What fat I have is in my mid section (which, by most reports, is the worst fat to have, health wise. I've worked to drop from mid-to-upper 240s to my current weight primarily for that reason.)
My only workout regimen is swimming.
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6'6", 232-238 lbs. 12% body fat. Wish I had a six-pack. Practically no fat on my limbs. What fat I have is in my mid section (which, by most reports, is the worst fat to have, health wise. I've worked to drop from mid-to-upper 240s to my current weight primarily for that reason.)
My only workout regimen is swimming.
