Hi all I am new here. I am wondering what is a good routine to swim and lose weight? I am close to 250lbs right now and don't look good fat LOL. was doing some research and found an article written by USMS' own Bill Volckening (if he posts here, hi Bill!) that talks about how he lost weight by swimming and changing his diet, but he don't talk about the swimming much, just the eating. LOL and i've had enough eating.
His story is very inspriational though and I want tofollow suit! I've started a diet but I need help with swiming! ANy suggestions?? ThxU!
I think a key to maintaining weight loss is making sure you keep your muscle mass up.....and that means weight training. As we age, we tend to lose that muscle mass, and muscle mass helps the body burn calories. That is why men can lose weight faster than women, more muscle naturally. Swimming is a good calorie burner, but overall fitness relies on cardio, resistance training and flexibility. You need all three to be fit, and a healthy diet to be slim.
I think a key to maintaining weight loss is making sure you keep your muscle mass up.....and that means weight training. As we age, we tend to lose that muscle mass, and muscle mass helps the body burn calories. That is why men can lose weight faster than women, more muscle naturally. Swimming is a good calorie burner, but overall fitness relies on cardio, resistance training and flexibility. You need all three to be fit, and a healthy diet to be slim.
