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)
To me, getting a balanced workout is more important than burning extra calories, but I have to say when I do an all-free workout, I don't feel like I got much of a workout. I like mixing in strokes and IMs so I feel I've worked all my muscles and am overall in good condition. It also keeps my posture better (constant opening of the chest) if I do plenty of backstroke even though it is my worst stroke.
To me, getting a balanced workout is more important than burning extra calories, but I have to say when I do an all-free workout, I don't feel like I got much of a workout. I like mixing in strokes and IMs so I feel I've worked all my muscles and am overall in good condition. It also keeps my posture better (constant opening of the chest) if I do plenty of backstroke even though it is my worst stroke.
