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Post by misssilly on Nov 19, 2007 13:09:10 GMT -5
I've always wondered why swimming isn't typical cardio for competitors and those in training. Is there a physiological reason, or is it just because getting in the pool is not as convenient?
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Post by Blade on Nov 19, 2007 13:14:49 GMT -5
One thing I noticed about swimmer's is their obliques tend to get real square with the constant twisting as they move through the water and that can take away the V-taper from the back. Now obviously that would be daily swimming so it may not be a huge deal for one who is only swimming a coule times per week. That's just my two cents since I have a good friend who used to be a competitive swimmer. I use the pool at my sub division where i live to walk back and forth and some times I do Muy Thai knees and kicks as I stroll back and forth. The pool isn't over 5 ft so for me it's easy to do.
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Post by misssilly on Nov 19, 2007 13:48:37 GMT -5
yikes, i think my obliques are big enough, i think from years of martial art training. I wouldn't mind adding a bit of swimming here and there though while my cardio sessions are still 30 min. long. The variety is nice, plus i'd like to keep up my skills...just in case i ever get stuck in the middle of the ocean or something ;-P
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Post by fitsho on Nov 19, 2007 13:50:57 GMT -5
also, the thing with swimming is that the water temperature does not allow your body temperature to rise enough to promote fat loss. Sweating and raising your body temperature during exercise is a good thing, swimming does not allow you to sweat so-to-speak.
oh and this is important, swimming is not a weight bearing exercise. The best forms of cardio that promote the most fat use as energy is anything that is weight-bearing (i.e. walking on incline on the treadmill, stepper, step-mill, eliptical trainer) If you are not supporting your own body weight you are not getting the most out of your cardio session.
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Post by misssilly on Nov 19, 2007 13:58:09 GMT -5
oh and this is important, swimming is not a weight bearing exercise. The best forms of cardio that promote the most fat use as energy is anything that is weight-bearing (i.e. walking on incline on the treadmill, stepper, step-mill, eliptical trainer) If you are not supporting your own body weight you are not getting the most out of your cardio session. It was this particular point that i was wondering about. The most effective styles of training seem to be ones that actually move your body through space and have gravity as resistance. But then, a swimmer's physique is pretty tight? |
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Post by fitsho on Nov 19, 2007 14:06:35 GMT -5
yes, but if you haven't noticed, they are not the most "ripped" of all athletes
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Post by Blade on Nov 19, 2007 14:15:41 GMT -5
They get pretty toned in some areas but lack in others at times. good for cardiovascular support though.
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Post by fitsho on Nov 19, 2007 14:26:39 GMT -5
They get pretty toned in some areas but lack in others at times. good for cardiovascular support though. I can't believe you just used the word "toned".....wow, just wow.... |
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Post by Blade on Nov 19, 2007 14:43:07 GMT -5
They get pretty toned in some areas but lack in others at times. good for cardiovascular support though. I can't believe you just used the word "toned".....wow, just wow.... What? what's wrong with "toned". Should it be 2shredded?  ?  |
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Post by misssilly on Nov 19, 2007 14:57:54 GMT -5
LMAO. You two are funny.
I suppose swimmers aren't the most "toned" *w* athletes i've ever seen, but i admit my idea of leanness is somewhat skewed after seeing ripped bbr's as "the norm" and i was trying to think from a more 'average' perspective.
But i have to admit, watching the olympics, some of the swimmers & divers are pretty hot. So are the women's volleyball (according to men LOL).
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Post by Blade on Nov 19, 2007 15:05:28 GMT -5
LMAO. You two are funny. I suppose swimmers aren't the most "toned" *w* athletes i've ever seen, but i admit my idea of leanness is somewhat skewed after seeing ripped bbr's as "the norm" and i was trying to think from a more 'average' perspective. But i have to admit, watching the olympics, some of the swimmers & divers are pretty hot. So are the women's volleyball (according to men LOL). Yeah she's a freakin RIOT at times.  Anyway, YES Olympic swimmers are RIPPED (happy fitsho) and what shapes the obliques is probably the style of swimming they mainly do. Butterfly stroke would do more for the back than obliques, others work more obliques with the over hand breast stroke. how much leg kicking youdo can play a role in it also. BTW, this man LOVES volleyball women ;D |
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Post by fitsho on Nov 19, 2007 15:23:36 GMT -5
volleyball women typically are very tall, like 6'  |
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Post by Blade on Nov 19, 2007 15:27:26 GMT -5
Most but not all, it's their physique I was talking about. I prefer short
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