Swimmers! I need some fitness routines.

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Nkechiye
Nkechiye Posts: 25 Member
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I LOVE to swim but freestyle laps are getting old. Anyone have any other strokes or routines? Id like to focus on arms , tricep and bicep. I dont want hanging skin when Im waving hello or goodbye.

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  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
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    swimming is an excellent form of exercise. however, if you are looking lose the flab on your arms, you calorie deficit is more important than your method of cardio. and if you are looking to improve your overall appearance, you should add resistance training into your routine

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
  • zerryz
    zerryz Posts: 168 Member
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    ^Dave got it right. Now if you want to improve your swim technique, this is a site where you can get tons of good info and videos. http://www.swimsmooth.com/
  • Nkechiye
    Nkechiye Posts: 25 Member
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    ^Dave got it right. Now if you want to improve your swim technique, this is a site where you can get tons of good info and videos. http://www.swimsmooth.com/

    Thanks for the site! I really liked the tips! The exhaling under water tip was very interesting. Cant wait to try these tips!
  • Nkechiye
    Nkechiye Posts: 25 Member
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    swimming is an excellent form of exercise. however, if you are looking lose the flab on your arms, you calorie deficit is more important than your method of cardio. and if you are looking to improve your overall appearance, you should add resistance training into your routine

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

    Thank you! I'm looking to incorporate lifting soon its just that Id much rather swim then go to the gym lol
  • Mgregory723
    Mgregory723 Posts: 529 Member
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    Bump to learn more!
  • KMMRN
    KMMRN Posts: 104 Member
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    I found the same thing! Bored to death swimming laps. I bought a snorkel mask, foot flippers, and webbed gloves. This made it much more interesting. There are a lot more swimming strokes you can do with this equipment. I do a total of twelve stroke styles, for five minutes each, for a total of 60 minutes. The time just flies by!
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
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    google 50 swim work outs.
  • TyTy76
    TyTy76 Posts: 1,761 Member
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    Look up 0 to 1650
  • navyrigger46
    navyrigger46 Posts: 1,301 Member
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    I cycle my workouts with sidestroke and free, and I alternate between distance days and sprint days. On distance days I typically do a 250 warm up, followed by a 1000, followed by a 250 cool down. On sprint days I do a 500 timed warm up, followed by a 500-1000 sprint, rest 30-45 seconds between laps and go all out, then cool down with a 250.

    You can do breast stroke also, it's a good arm workout, I do it occasionally, but it's not my go to stroke. If you really want to hurt figure out how to do the fly. A 250 fly will just about kill us mere mortals.

    On sprint days I'll occasionally do pushups between laps, but only if I did legs in the gym before that.

    Rigger
  • kevinjb1
    kevinjb1 Posts: 233 Member
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    I may start swimming soon so BUMP.

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