Does swimming build MUSCLE, or do I need to go to the gym?
Former Member
I want to swim more, but I also want to get bigger (I'm 6 foot 140 pounds, so pretty scrawny at the moment.)
At first I thought these might be conflicting goals -- more cardio = get smaller.
But assuming proper nutrition, will I build muscle with swimming? Or is the Michael Phelps build a result of him going to the gym, and not his swim practice?
Parents
Former Member
Swimming makes you fit, stronger and get in shape but it will not provide you big muscles. I also need some advice for this topic.