While I'm "ON"

[itlnstln]

Is swimming laps for , say 30-40min comparable to other types of aerobic activity?

I know it may seem like the wrong board, - but cardio when on a cycle is a lot different for me than when I'm "off" - (which is never again)

 

[testbaby25]

I love swimming, I think its a great workout for so many muscles, no hitting the knees or ankles on the floor. Works for me

 

[anal itch]

That killer! I wish I had the stamina to do that!

 

[itlnstln]

does it burn comparable calories to other types of aerobics

 

[Proleva]

does it burn comparable calories to other types of aerobics

try this site, put in your weight and select the type of exercise....swimming is comparable to other types of aerobics


http://www.changingshape.com/resources/calculators/caloriesburnedcalculator.asp

 

[jmt24]

to me, you use more muscles than you would with other types of cardio and you are still keeping your heartrate elevated, so to me, it would def be as effective.

 

[itlnstln]

Just got an underwater MP3 player made specifically for swimming.

Now I can swim laps while listening to Hair Metal................

 

[DieselGunz]

Yes swimming is a EXCELLENT calorie burning excercise, one of the best

 

[bluehen]

Is swimming laps for , say 30-40min comparable to other types of aerobic activity?

I know it may seem like the wrong board, - but cardio when on a cycle is a lot different for me than when I'm "off" - (which is never again)

It will burn more than most forms of cardio.

 

[c3bodybuilding]

Shit the Rocky 3 avatar and the Rocky 3 workout. Will Apollo be at the other end of the pool telling you that you can do it? With Paulie saying you can't train to that jungle music?!

LOL all jokes aside, swimming is good for overall cardio health and to stretch the muscles a bit. I'd say 'go for it'

Ps. I would put a pic of Stallone from Rocky 4. I think he looked his best in Rocky 4 and Rambo 3. He went from being a blob in rocky 1 and rambo 1 to looking ripped up, then eventually ripped AND fairly big in the others. It's kind of odd that's exactly when Franco started to train him...hmmm I wonder what of 'supplements' he hooked him up with!