How many laps?

Question

Im about 4'10 (short :P) and I've got some blubber id like to get rid of, Im 82 lbs so its not that much but I wanna get it off. I wouldnt consider myself fat, just some loose meat in me. My pool is about 50 feet long, for the past 3 days I've done 10 laps. (forward and back is 1 lap) and it really tires me out. How many laps should I do in each day? Tips?

Dont worry eating disorders are disgusting,

Answer 1

About 25 laps. Do it stopping just a few times and for short periods, you should be good. I got 25 laps by assuming you'd want to swim about 800 yds a day. That's a good length to swim if you just want to lose a few pounds. Make sure you swim about half the laps hard and some of them easy. And keep and eye on your mechanics. A bad stroke could leave you injured, especially your shoulders.

Answer 2

It's not about the laps you do, it's the duration and intensity of the workout. 30 minutes, 3 times a week at light-to-medium intensity will help you lose 2 pounds per week. All you have to do is keep moving, don't worry about how far you are going. Swim slowly and steadily for 30 minutes at a time and you'll be doing your body a world of good, especially your heart! If you cut out only 500 calories from your current caloric intake and exercise 3 times a week you will lose a healthy amount of weight in a healthy amount of time and will feel amazing about it!

Good luck!!!

Answer 3

I only swim for 5 laps everytime...

Answer 4

I think that it should not only be swimming but also crounches they do good and it is really good that you are starting to take care of yourself right now just do not start throwing up and all to get rid of fat k?

Answer 5

well, im a swimmer and i usually swim about 1-2 miles a day and it keeps me in shape pretty well so yeah