I am a former football player, power lifter, who has put on 150+ lbs since I graduated High School 10 years ago.
I had just joined 24 hour fitness to undo my 10 year repeat of the freshman 15. I did so because they have a pool and I'm hoping that can turn swimming into a hobby that will help me do so. Now, I've been doing some reading on the internet and from what I've been reading, it appears as if some put on body fat??????????
I need your thoughts por favor.
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I disagree with Mazzy-
When you are carrying that much extra weight, moving in water is probably the best way to start.
Who says it has to look pretty or even efficient - I have seen some pretty heavy people at my pool and they would spend an hour plus either jogging in the deep water or slowly swimming up and down the pool, several times a week.Some have lost a significant amount of weight and still have not gotten faster but I'm sure that by taking it easy on their joints they will have an easier time going to land exercises such as running or the elliptical.
I disagree with Mazzy-
When you are carrying that much extra weight, moving in water is probably the best way to start.
Who says it has to look pretty or even efficient - I have seen some pretty heavy people at my pool and they would spend an hour plus either jogging in the deep water or slowly swimming up and down the pool, several times a week.Some have lost a significant amount of weight and still have not gotten faster but I'm sure that by taking it easy on their joints they will have an easier time going to land exercises such as running or the elliptical.
