hi
i found out that its only £2 for a student swim at newcastle pool which is mint so am goin to start going...
If I swam 30 lengths 3 times a week would this be enough to speed up weight loss and tone me up?
Heeeelp
ps- I'm already on weightwatchers
2007-10-11 08:47:36 · 11 answers · asked by geordielass87 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Swimming is a GREAT exercise for both aerobics and muscle toning. Plus, it is easy on the joints. Go for it!!
2007-10-11 08:55:06 · answer #1 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends what else you're doing.
Ideally, you should be constantly active, at a level that won't tire you out. Gentle (effortless) movement is powered by fat only, so it won't fatigue you, or make you hungry. Most exercises use at least some sugar, but the more gently you work, the longer you'll be able to continue. Working out very hard is a false economy, because you'll need more 'recovery' time.
If you swim, you should vary the stroke you use, so that you're using as many different muscles as possible. Check the length of the pool as well, because some are shorter than the standard 'length' (25 yards, or sometimes metres). It's a good idea to swim for a particular time, so that you can add extra lengths as your stroke becomes more effective with practice.
If you get a bike, and use it to get everywhere (stop complaining about the weather), that will help even more. Especially if you live a reasonable distance away from the pool...
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2016-05-15 01:33:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you walk or cycle to the pool, then 30 lengths 3 times weekly may be enough. But if not, then better try to build up to swimming a little further.
2007-10-11 11:12:18 · answer #4 · answered by No Longer Dizzy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming is a great 'weightless' exercise so go for it,but build up your amount of lengths you do gradually or else you will tire too quickly & lose enthusiasm.
Don't try to speed up your weight loss too much,losing 2lb a week is good as it's more likely to stay off,if you lose shed loads all at once it will pile back on just as quick!
2007-10-11 09:56:57 · answer #5 · answered by Storm3 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
pick up a 5 or 10 pound weight at the gym and visualize that weight coming off holding the weight in your hands helps bring home just how heavy even 5 pounds of extra fat can be
2016-04-08 03:33:58 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know the swimmin pool is mint there but if ya try this diet this will lose you the weight and the swimmin will tone you up good luck wit it!
YOU MUST DRINK 5 X 8OZ GLASSES OF WATER EACH DAY.
THE DIET MUST BE FOLLOWED EXACTLY TO LOSE 10LBS IN 3 DAYS.
DAY 1
BREAKFAST
Black coffee/tea, ½ grapefruit, 1 slice toast, 2 spn of peanut butter or small tin baked beans.
LUNCH
Black coffee/tea, 4 oz tuna, 1 slice toast.
DINNER
2 Slices any cold meat, 1 cup string beans, 4oz beetroot, 1 small apple, 4oz vanilla ice cream.
DAY 2
BREAKFAST
Black coffee/tea, 1 egg, 1 slice toast, ½ banana.
LUNCH
Black coffee/tea, 4oz cottage cheese, 5 saltina crackers.
DINNER
2 Slices any cold meat, 4oz broccoli, 2oz carrots, ½ banana, 4oz vanilla ice cream.
DAY 3
BREAKFAST
Black coffee/tea, 5 saltina crackers, 1 slice cheddar cheese, 1 small apple.
LUNCH
Black coffee/tea, 1 hard boiled egg, 1 slice toast.
DINNER
4oz tuna, 4oz beetroot, 4oz cauliflower, ½ melon, 4oz vanilla ice cream.
THIS DIET WORKS ON A CHEMICAL BREAKDOWN AND IS PROVEN. DO NOT MIX OR SUBSTITUTE ANY OF THE ABOVE FOODS. SALT & PEPPER CAN BE USED BUT NO OTHER SEASONING.
THIS DIET IS TO BE USED 3 DAYS AT A TIME. IN 3 DAYS YOU WILL LOSE 10LBS. AFTER 3 DAYS OF DIETING YOU CAN EAT NORMALLY BUT REMEMBER NOT TO OVERDO IT. YOU CAN LOSE UP TO 40LBS IN A MONTH IF YOU STICK TO IT.
TOAST MUST BE DRY. NO BUTTER OR MARGE.
SALTINA CRACKERS ARE TUC OR RITZ.
2007-10-11 09:36:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes as swimming is one of the best forms of exercise.
2007-10-11 08:55:08 · answer #8 · answered by Dooby 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-21 08:59:52 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-05-04 07:19:07 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋