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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The scientist measured me with calipers at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff Wales 1958. These were the guys who developed the 5BX and 10BX fitness plans for the RCAF. They checked me and said I had the highest bodyfat they had measured of all athletes at the games. They also measured for strength of legs and they said I had the second strongest legs. Strongest legs a cyclist from South Africa, third strongest legs a heavyweight weight lifter from Australia.
The scientist measured me with calipers at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff Wales 1958. These were the guys who developed the 5BX and 10BX fitness plans for the RCAF. They checked me and said I had the highest bodyfat they had measured of all athletes at the games. They also measured for strength of legs and they said I had the second strongest legs. Strongest legs a cyclist from South Africa, third strongest legs a heavyweight weight lifter from Australia.
