2006-10-17 09:02:33 · 19 answers · asked by dave... !!! 1 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
Yes, it does. The good kind (not bulky weight-lifter muscles) and it also improves your flexibility, which is something that many muscle-builders forget about. Check out a picture of Ian Thorpe - or any of the top swimmers, male or female, and you'll see lean and mean, well-muscled bodies that are toned all over, not just in a few selected spots.
2006-10-17 11:12:40 · answer #1 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the sport of swimming,, you are using certain muscles only,, so just like in running, you would have to watch the workouts and limit how you would use them, but yes you would grow muscles in those areas only. That is why most people do swimming 2-3 times a week and do other activities on the other days
2006-10-17 16:11:14 · answer #2 · answered by anton_29207 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been swimming 5 days a week, 2 hrs a day + Whey protein supplement everyday for awhile to pump up. In addition to that, I have been eating Wendy and BK's chicken nuggets constantly. Gained 15 lbs in 2 1/2 months - muscle only (mainly shoulder, chest and arm - also, I have no stomach) I was a very skinny guy, but my body looks good when I take off my shirt now.
2006-10-18 00:35:47 · answer #3 · answered by itguru5354 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does because i have been swimming since the age of 5 and I haven't really stopped. So this is a fact, that i have learned with time and experience.
2006-10-17 21:46:04 · answer #4 · answered by Swimming cutie24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely. You will get stronger. Swimming uses all your muscles.
2006-10-20 09:25:27 · answer #5 · answered by jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would more correctly say it will tone the muscles.
If you want bigger muscles, hitting the weights will build and grow muscle.
If you want the perfect body, then swim and lift weights.
2006-10-17 22:09:38 · answer #6 · answered by nalaredneb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, any kind of exercise can increase the size of your muscles in different parts of your body.
2006-10-17 20:59:27 · answer #7 · answered by FL Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Swimming helps develope them.
your muscels don't grow they develope.
Yes. swimming helps develope your muscels.
Just like walking and any other sport.
2006-10-18 16:16:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea for sure i do swimming but i dont want to do so much because i am a gurl an i dont want to build up as much
2006-10-17 22:48:30 · answer #9 · answered by lolly_pop198 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but more slim slender muscle, not bulk muscle.
2006-10-17 16:04:29 · answer #10 · answered by swimmerdude313 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋