Does swimming burn as many calories as other sports? Unless you're putting in some real yardage, it doesn't seem like it does to me. I was chatting with some tri teammates awhile ago. They think they're slimmer when they're doing multiple sports and not just swimming. Me too, I think. Anyone else have thoughts on this? I guess I should be lifting weights ... Thanks in advance. :)
I just heard on the radio that one of the ingrediants in twinkies is"food grade Plaster of Paris.":2cents:
Yuck, I'm not eating that stuff. :shakeshead:
For me it's about enjoying the sport and also feeling fit, trim and healthy in an all around sort of way. If you start out overweight, swimming will definitely burn through calories and make you more fit. If you're already fit and start swimming exclusively .... not sure. I agree with Fanstone, you have to swim more time wise to get the same bang for your buck.
There aren't many fat runners where I live. I see more overweight masters swimmers than overweight runners. Just my personal observation, I'm sure. I try not to observe any golf because I don't enjoy it.
I never step on the scale. Why bother? I think Rich's mirror test is better. Or the "do my clothes fit" test.
I just heard on the radio that one of the ingrediants in twinkies is"food grade Plaster of Paris.":2cents:
Yuck, I'm not eating that stuff. :shakeshead:
For me it's about enjoying the sport and also feeling fit, trim and healthy in an all around sort of way. If you start out overweight, swimming will definitely burn through calories and make you more fit. If you're already fit and start swimming exclusively .... not sure. I agree with Fanstone, you have to swim more time wise to get the same bang for your buck.
There aren't many fat runners where I live. I see more overweight masters swimmers than overweight runners. Just my personal observation, I'm sure. I try not to observe any golf because I don't enjoy it.
I never step on the scale. Why bother? I think Rich's mirror test is better. Or the "do my clothes fit" test.
