I'm sure many of you are already aware of this article on about.com It reviews a couple of studies that try to explain why swimmers tend to have more body fat than other athletes.
Thought if you weren't aware of the article you might find it interesting.
swimming.about.com/.../offsite.htm
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Originally posted by hrietz
Personally I know that I swim better when I am heavier but I like to run and lift weights and I prefer myself as "ripped and lean" as opposed to "soft around the edges"...
:p I don't even like to think of myself as "soft around the edges" but I am. Period. And I am faster now than I was in high school, by a decent gap, and I am heavier than I was in high school. Now, my work ethic may be a little better as a 21 year old than a 16 year old, but I hinge on doubting that.
Just call me softie. :D
Originally posted by hrietz
Personally I know that I swim better when I am heavier but I like to run and lift weights and I prefer myself as "ripped and lean" as opposed to "soft around the edges"...
:p I don't even like to think of myself as "soft around the edges" but I am. Period. And I am faster now than I was in high school, by a decent gap, and I am heavier than I was in high school. Now, my work ethic may be a little better as a 21 year old than a 16 year old, but I hinge on doubting that.
Just call me softie. :D
