I am 24 and have had 2 children at the moment i am 3 stone above the weight that i should be and really want to get back to my old body shape. i am 5'2 and weight 11 1/2 stone.
Will going swimming help me loose weight i already do 20 min each day on my cross trainer so could it help me loose weight better ?
Obviously i know my food intake has to change etc .... but ive heard rumours that all swimming does is keep you fit and that it doesnt actually help you loose weight.
also does anyone know if the body contour wraps work ?
Thanks
2006-07-28 02:42:20 · 12 answers · asked by charlie h 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Firstly, your not three stone above your weight range. I'm also 5'2. and you can weigh between 8stone1 and 10stone1 and still be in a healthy weight bracket, so you dont need to loose as much as you think you do! I have 2 kids too!, and it is hard work to get back into shape, but swimming is fantastic for all areas of your body, so give it a try! I follow the Weight Watchers plan, which means i can still eat what i fancy in moderation, you can go to online meetings too now.
2006-07-28 02:49:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, swimming is great as it is an all over body work out that is gentle on joints.
Body wraps help you lose a few inches and improve the look of cellulite for a very short time only.
2006-07-28 03:20:45 · answer #2 · answered by jojitsui 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a waterpolo player and let me tell you.. .swimming helps! a lot! I am in the best shape of my life when I am in season. Start with 1000 yds (40 laps) a day and work your way up. You have definitely heard rumors because swimmers happen to be the most in-shape athletes in the world
2006-07-28 10:08:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
swimming is a ridiculously good exercise. Its the same type of exercise as running, except not only are you burning with your legs, but your arms as well. As far as I know any kind of cardio exercise that makes you hot and out of breath is helping you lose weight. You also get to keep cool by being in a pool while exercising
2006-07-28 02:48:44 · answer #4 · answered by chavito 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.Swimmimg is good for weight reduction and shaping body.But have some control over food also.Eat less,ie just to keep hunger away.
2006-07-31 21:10:12 · answer #5 · answered by leowin1948 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. swimming gives you a full body workout, unlike at the gym where you only work a couple muscles at a time.
2006-07-28 02:51:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any exercise combined with a good diet will help you lose weight.
2006-07-28 02:49:21 · answer #7 · answered by Torbster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can just swim twenty laps a day and you will stay fit.
2006-07-28 02:52:40 · answer #8 · answered by fedup 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it this way. have you ever seen a profesional swimer witha flabby belly?
2006-07-28 02:46:34 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Hánnàh♥ [Hysteria] 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes it's very good for you.unfortunately i can't swim.
2006-07-28 02:48:04 · answer #10 · answered by bobcat 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋