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.
I also vote for swimming, because in the water you feel good and are not so aware of weight. It's an equalizer. And if you find you enjoy it, you will keep doing it. I have seen heavy people swim beautifully and quite fast. I vote for swimming (but then, I hate to run; I do like the cross-country setting on the elliptical machine, but gyms are lonely for me).
So again, I encourage you to find a masters team and start slowly, like my brother did, just doing what you can and want to, so you'll keep wanting to go back. A good coach will let you do that.
I also vote for swimming, because in the water you feel good and are not so aware of weight. It's an equalizer. And if you find you enjoy it, you will keep doing it. I have seen heavy people swim beautifully and quite fast. I vote for swimming (but then, I hate to run; I do like the cross-country setting on the elliptical machine, but gyms are lonely for me).
So again, I encourage you to find a masters team and start slowly, like my brother did, just doing what you can and want to, so you'll keep wanting to go back. A good coach will let you do that.
