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
Lainey
Posted by Geochuck:
Does fat make the Super Heavy weight lifter stronger then the skinny weight lifter. I watched those guys through out the years. The heavier the stronger.
I am sure there is a perfect balance of fat, muscle and strength. If we can only get it right.
www.youtube.com/watch
Fat has no place in sports (except the NFL trenches or in some cases baseball)
I have yo yoed my weight over the years and feel the benefits taking the weight off.
Posted by Geochuck:
Does fat make the Super Heavy weight lifter stronger then the skinny weight lifter. I watched those guys through out the years. The heavier the stronger.
I am sure there is a perfect balance of fat, muscle and strength. If we can only get it right.
www.youtube.com/watch
Fat has no place in sports (except the NFL trenches or in some cases baseball)
I have yo yoed my weight over the years and feel the benefits taking the weight off.