Unfortunately, because of financial issues, I can't be part of a dedicated swim team/group. So, I do my laps at the local YMCA (ugh). But I haven't swam in about 3 years and really want to start to do train for competition in school (just started high school, 14 years old). Also, although not grossly overweight, I am, at 5'10 and 150 lbs. Do YMCAs have reputable coaches or am I out of luck and have to just do laps on my own?
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Add some weight training. It makes you look smaller without losing weight. You BMI is 21-22. 25-30 is considered overweight, over that obese.
What I don't like about BMI is it does not take into account your muscle mass. So at 21-22, you could very well be overfat, not overweight, overfat. A combination of cardiovascular training and weight training can solve that without losing weight.
Add some weight training. It makes you look smaller without losing weight. You BMI is 21-22. 25-30 is considered overweight, over that obese.
What I don't like about BMI is it does not take into account your muscle mass. So at 21-22, you could very well be overfat, not overweight, overfat. A combination of cardiovascular training and weight training can solve that without losing weight.
