I'm a 25 yr old female weighing 195 lbs, 5'5". I know I'm overweight and out of shape. I was a college athlete (softball) and a catcher, so I'm quite muscular, but a bit limpy from being out of shape.
I was just wondering if anyone else would be willing to give their height/weight/age so I can get an idea of what we all are like?
A few years ago there was much discussion as to swimming being a good exercise to loose weight. There was much written with alot of pros and cons. The cold water fostered voracious appetites so there was no weight loss; the cold water and the exercise burned alot of calories so there was alot of weight loss etc. As a local club President I have seen many Masters Swimmers over the years have varied sucess with weight loss but more importantly all have felt better and have alot more muscle tone than before they swam. Swimming places less importance on body weight than other forms of exercise so it truely is a sport for everyone. As I have often told many new swimmers who call to inquire about our program: Get in the water. Try it for a few weeks for free. Than make up your mind about Masters Swimming. Dan
A few years ago there was much discussion as to swimming being a good exercise to loose weight. There was much written with alot of pros and cons. The cold water fostered voracious appetites so there was no weight loss; the cold water and the exercise burned alot of calories so there was alot of weight loss etc. As a local club President I have seen many Masters Swimmers over the years have varied sucess with weight loss but more importantly all have felt better and have alot more muscle tone than before they swam. Swimming places less importance on body weight than other forms of exercise so it truely is a sport for everyone. As I have often told many new swimmers who call to inquire about our program: Get in the water. Try it for a few weeks for free. Than make up your mind about Masters Swimming. Dan
