just a couple pounds but i get to go swimming 2 times a week.. how many laps and should i do it more often then 2 times a week?
2006-07-08 12:40:51 · 14 answers · asked by ~Mrs.C 4 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
i dont know about swimming, but i do know if you go on a treadmill you only need to go 8-12 laps which is about 2-3 miles. I have been doing that for the past 6 months and i have lost over 50 pounds.Plus i watch what i eat and sometimes i run about 4 laps or 1 mile.
2006-07-08 12:44:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should swim more than 2 times a week. i'm a swimmer on the swim team and i have been swimming the whole season, so i lost about 5 pounds, which is pretty good. you have to swim at least about a mile each day. which is about about 100 laps i think. i don't remember.
2006-07-08 19:48:21 · answer #2 · answered by michchristine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its actually better to base your exercise on time instead of basing it on how many laps..Set a time-1 hour should be good and gradually increase the time every day or whenever you workout. Also you should stay focused on swimming and don't take rests.And maybe try 3 times a week if you can.
2006-07-08 19:51:09 · answer #3 · answered by magicfan1990 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are an efficient swimmer then you have to swim longer to burn calories. The harder you have to work at it the more calories you burn. If you can't do very many laps try water walking also. If you walk in the water for 20 minutes you get the same benefit as going for a walk outside for an hour. (Because of the resistance water adds).
2006-07-08 21:44:46 · answer #4 · answered by petlover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should do two to three laps at least 3 times a week but you would be better off doing it every day.
2006-07-08 19:45:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order to lose weight by swimming, you need to burn more calories than you are taking in. Swimming burns approximately, 90 - 95 calories per minutes of swimming (for a 123 lb. female). Swimming is a great form of exercise because it is a no-impact exercise, great for your cardio, and a efficient way to burn calories.
2006-07-09 00:49:42 · answer #6 · answered by Bogeythedog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you,have to do a least 32 laps two times a week to lose weight. if you have anymore questions you can reach me at newyorkdaiseydaisey@yahoo.com
2006-07-08 22:42:35 · answer #7 · answered by newyorkdaisey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should definitly do it more than twice per week and on top of that its not about the laps its about doing it untill you could barely float your self. you have to push yourself especially if your swiming to the point where you actually start burning fat.
2006-07-08 19:44:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
10 laps of any stroke on a 100 meter pool to shed your fats.
2006-07-08 19:46:08 · answer #9 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do like a million at swim practice, but we also do crunches. crunches tone the core, but you hafta do something cardio to get rid of the fat.
i suggest like 20-30 and then crunches....be sure to drink lots of water too!
2006-07-09 07:54:14 · answer #10 · answered by cool.cruiser820 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋