Here's my question: Should one intentionally loose muscle mass and weightlifting strength in order to be more streamlined and potentially go faster in the water? How much mass would one have to lose in order to present less resistance in the water?
Maybe on a related note: Let's say a swimmer has a muscular build, and their technique is very good, would they benefit from losing ten lbs. of extra muscle mass and maybe becoming a more streamlined vessel?
Any thoughts? :weightlifter::banana::weightlifter::banana:
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Masters swimmers?!
No thanks, I like food.
LOL...it's an important issue but not really here. Most of us have the disorder that we demolish whatever is in sight after training but then feel quite happy to have not gained an ounce.
A purging or starving swimmer won't be much of a swimmer for long...the body needs fuel...
lol...I completely agree, just putting it out there for those that might need it
Masters swimmers?!
No thanks, I like food.
LOL...it's an important issue but not really here. Most of us have the disorder that we demolish whatever is in sight after training but then feel quite happy to have not gained an ounce.
A purging or starving swimmer won't be much of a swimmer for long...the body needs fuel...
lol...I completely agree, just putting it out there for those that might need it
