I'm trying to get general information on percent body fat found on Channel Swimmers. Numbers for either gender are fine. if anyone has any resources please let me know.
Thanks.
JB,
There is no one body composition for channel swimmers. You will find that quite a few carry a few pounds (10 – 40) for insulation. That’s my excuse. While others (typically the fast crosses can get by with less.
I think it has as much to do with your pace and level of effort; vigorous swimming generates heat. So a thin swimmer working hard can generate enough heat for a crossing, provided they are taking in enough calories.
For my crossing I put on about 30 pounds, which was about 20 more than I needed.
JB,
There is no one body composition for channel swimmers. You will find that quite a few carry a few pounds (10 – 40) for insulation. That’s my excuse. While others (typically the fast crosses can get by with less.
I think it has as much to do with your pace and level of effort; vigorous swimming generates heat. So a thin swimmer working hard can generate enough heat for a crossing, provided they are taking in enough calories.
For my crossing I put on about 30 pounds, which was about 20 more than I needed.
