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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I didn't hurt myself from either swumming or the elliptical glider. I did it with soccer and squats. Both of which I no longer do. I am now swimming and using the elliptical machine. I think I'll be fine but I wanted to weight out all my options.
Thanks for the notes. I hope no one was offended with what I said. It was not a knock on swimmers. Like I said I was a runner who could go 5~7 miles a day without stopping, but when I swam for the 1st time I got 2 laps and was about to hack up my insides. I certainly gain a new respect for swimmers once I tried it.
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I didn't hurt myself from either swumming or the elliptical glider. I did it with soccer and squats. Both of which I no longer do. I am now swimming and using the elliptical machine. I think I'll be fine but I wanted to weight out all my options.
Thanks for the notes. I hope no one was offended with what I said. It was not a knock on swimmers. Like I said I was a runner who could go 5~7 miles a day without stopping, but when I swam for the 1st time I got 2 laps and was about to hack up my insides. I certainly gain a new respect for swimmers once I tried it.
