I usually run for exercise, but I am thinking of incorporating swimming several times a week into my workout schedule. For anyone who swims, do you find that swimming is a good form of exercise--for both muscle definition and a calorie-burning workout? Also, for how long do you swim, and how should I feel while swimming (out of breath, or should I swim at a medium to slow pace)
Any general swimming techniques, tips, and personal experiences would be helpful! And I want to know why swimming is not generally recommended as an exercise to prevent osteoporosis.
I usually run for exercise, but I am thinking of incorporating swimming several times a week into my workout schedule. For anyone who swims, do you find that swimming is a good form of exercise--for both muscle definition and a calorie-burning workout? Also, for how long do you swim, and how should I feel while swimming (out of breath, or should I swim at a medium to slow pace)
YES, see my avatar ;)
if you just mosey on through a workout, you probably won't get much out of it; but if you challenge yourself with a variety of sprints, distance, technique, as well as cardio, you will see some results pretty quickly. Find a coach to help you with this, or check out the workouts on this forum.
I swim for 90 minutes 3-4 days a week, averaging 4500+ yards per workout in season.
I usually run for exercise, but I am thinking of incorporating swimming several times a week into my workout schedule. For anyone who swims, do you find that swimming is a good form of exercise--for both muscle definition and a calorie-burning workout? Also, for how long do you swim, and how should I feel while swimming (out of breath, or should I swim at a medium to slow pace)
YES, see my avatar ;)
if you just mosey on through a workout, you probably won't get much out of it; but if you challenge yourself with a variety of sprints, distance, technique, as well as cardio, you will see some results pretty quickly. Find a coach to help you with this, or check out the workouts on this forum.
I swim for 90 minutes 3-4 days a week, averaging 4500+ yards per workout in season.
