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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Originally posted by hooked-on-swimming
I have no fat(what you can see that is) whatsoever, I am 24, 6'1'', 165lb, I do not know if you can put my body type into a typical swimmer category(I have only been swimming since August) or maybe I am just extremely lucky with my metabolism and all.Well, I lifted before I started swimming, but my 6-pack I had before swimming looks more like an 8-pack now, my waist got smaller, too, I can fit into size 28-30 jammers
Just a little proof:
O.K. Dima has practically guaranteed that I will never, ever attach a photo of myself to prove any fact I allege on this site. I count an 8 pack, but who's counting? At 40 y.o., I haven't seen a size 28 swim suit in, oh, what's it been, 28, 29 years? Oh well. A six pack of beer or an 8 pack of muscle. That's the choice.
Swimming has benefits beyond just looking all buffed up. Its easier on your knees for one.
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Originally posted by hooked-on-swimming
I have no fat(what you can see that is) whatsoever, I am 24, 6'1'', 165lb, I do not know if you can put my body type into a typical swimmer category(I have only been swimming since August) or maybe I am just extremely lucky with my metabolism and all.Well, I lifted before I started swimming, but my 6-pack I had before swimming looks more like an 8-pack now, my waist got smaller, too, I can fit into size 28-30 jammers
Just a little proof:
O.K. Dima has practically guaranteed that I will never, ever attach a photo of myself to prove any fact I allege on this site. I count an 8 pack, but who's counting? At 40 y.o., I haven't seen a size 28 swim suit in, oh, what's it been, 28, 29 years? Oh well. A six pack of beer or an 8 pack of muscle. That's the choice.
Swimming has benefits beyond just looking all buffed up. Its easier on your knees for one.
