The doc wanted to see me this week in order to refill a medication prescription. Just after 8 holiday parties, I went in and was weighed as usual. Oh boy.
I know I gain during the winter and loose it in the more active summer, but did I need to be weighed right after Christmas? My weight increased so that now for the first time in my life I am considered overweight (but no obese:D), according to the BMI calculation.
I have begun watching calories & keeping track of calories in a written log, (which I understand is good for achieving results.) As part of my 'recovery', I am also discovering how to burn calories.
So how many calories does each stroke burn? From the internet, in a one hour swim (assume that means swimming continuously) for my weight / age:
..backstroke 651
..breaststroke 931
..butterfly 1024
..freestyle fast 931
..freestyle moderate 651
(Note to self: 1 pound of body fat = 3500 calories)
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The BMI is mathematical snakeoil. Insurance companies love it because they can easily deny preferred rates.
For me, Fly is the most intense swim I can do. Getting some IM in my workouts is great for all-around conditioning. I can see improvements in endurance when I include fly and IM in my workouts, even though I have no intention of racing IM, but maybe a 50 fly. I can't tell you how many calories it burns, but I would guess it is the highest, for me anyway.
An easy way to add fly is to add a lap to the end of your sets. 4 x 200s on X:XX, last lap fly, 12 x 125s on X:XX, last lap fly, ect. I can see/feel endurance gains over weeks.
The BMI is mathematical snakeoil. Insurance companies love it because they can easily deny preferred rates.
For me, Fly is the most intense swim I can do. Getting some IM in my workouts is great for all-around conditioning. I can see improvements in endurance when I include fly and IM in my workouts, even though I have no intention of racing IM, but maybe a 50 fly. I can't tell you how many calories it burns, but I would guess it is the highest, for me anyway.
An easy way to add fly is to add a lap to the end of your sets. 4 x 200s on X:XX, last lap fly, 12 x 125s on X:XX, last lap fly, ect. I can see/feel endurance gains over weeks.
