I'm thinking of working out in the morning and swimming at night. Would swimming help in muscle building?
2006-12-25 17:08:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Well, it depends. How hard you swim at night will affect your muscle building. I am a varsity swimming in high school, and I'm pretty skinny. Yes, I work my butt off in practice, and yes, our practices are hard. The thing is, muscle building relies on carbohydrate intake/usage. If you're training hard, weightlifting + swimming (like i do), and your body uses up as much or more carbohydrates than you put in, your body's not going to have extra carbohydrates for muscle building. Swimming's a great way to get in shape and stay in shape. If you want to go for muscle building, make sure you eat plenty of carbohydrates and, if you do swim, don't expend too much of those carbs.
Hope this helps, and good luck on muscle building =)
2006-12-27 14:59:57 · answer #1 · answered by bfeng91 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in fact my dr. just recommended I start swimming about 2 months ago. I've been swimming for 30 minutes 3x per week since then (almost faithfully) and have DEFINITELY noticed a difference. I have not done anything amazing, but it has built muscle and reduced some fat. I have a long way to go, but it is a really good workout!
2006-12-25 17:13:06 · answer #2 · answered by twicewise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming is more of an aerobic/cardio exercise. It'll make you lose fat before you gain muscle from it. You'll gain little muscle from swimming.
If you want to gain muscle, start weight training w/ a proper diet.
2006-12-25 17:30:49 · answer #3 · answered by LaissezFaire 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i think a good idea would be to swim regularly but until ou are slender or if you already are just keep swimming and lift some weights too.
2006-12-25 17:21:25 · answer #4 · answered by Dan G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does in the arms but mainly use swimming for BURNING CALORIES..and then it tones all areas..gets rid of fat! But make sure you are doing laps not just swimming around. I lost so much weight and it makes you FEEL SO GOOD.
2006-12-25 17:20:25 · answer #5 · answered by Vee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. swimming is a great exercise . I'm a waterpolo player and i practice everyday 3-5 everyday and im able to stay in shape
2006-12-25 17:19:58 · answer #6 · answered by pintado_j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Your body may not lose fat as quickly, because it senses the water as cold and you need body fat to keep you warm. Great form of exercise for all muscles, joints and heart!
2006-12-25 17:21:40 · answer #7 · answered by schmitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes any exercise builds muscled...especially a constant one such as swimming
2006-12-25 17:11:22 · answer #8 · answered by cchambers123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very... Builds tone
2006-12-25 17:18:18 · answer #9 · answered by K Mart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is great for muscles and an all body workout.
2006-12-25 17:16:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋