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Swimming vs running
I've been doing fitness for the last 4 months, I noticed that now I'm stronger, but fat is still there, I would like to know which is better, swimming or running,to make dissapear my fat, and define my muscles, I prefer swimming, because I think running is too boring, but What do you suggest me?? thanks in advance. In Bodybuilding Asked by Pepe 5 Answers (0 videos | 0 audios) 611 Views 1 month ago
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In general running will burn more calories, however this all depends on the speed you are running vs swimming and stroke you are using. Swimming will also make you use more muscles and assist in the development of lean tissue, which will increase your BMR. Answered by mentalflex 1 month ago Report Abuse
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When i added a swiiming routine, i burned a TON of fat, but i could not eat enought to keep muscle tone, definition, or more importantly-Strengh. Yes, i looked lean and mean, but had no bite behind my bark. I would focus on the run. I run 3-5 miles a day, in the mourning. Workout in the after noon, and run in the evening. Do this for six weeks, then just run in the mourning, lift in the afternoon. Running burns fat, but i find keeps muscle in tact as compared to swimming. If you want to really keep muscle, burn fat, eliptical it up. Keep the heart rate around 100 bpm. Thats extremely slow. The slower you go, the lower the heart rate, the more fat you burn, and loose no muscle, since muscle is lost in high heart rate situations, like running. The lowest i got mine down to was 98bpms. I do this durning a mass phase, so i dont loose any muscle, but keep the fat off. Try it. Answered by Stephen... 1 month ago Report Abuse
Posted by:mentalflex Date Added : Jul 28, 2009 With regards to high heart rate training and muscle loss, I have never heard of this and could not find any documentation. Actually, the opposite is true with regards to High Intensity Interval Training where your heart rate is elevated for 1-2 min and then followed by a recovery interval period where your heart rate slows. This has been proven to reduce body fat. Interval training should only be for about 20-25 mins. and will not cause any type of muscle loss. The effect I think Stephen in referring to is cortisol, which is released in greater concentrations during prolonged periods of steady state cardio and when cortisol is too high muscles are unable to recover properly and are put in a catabolic state.
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Mmmmm HITS - High Intensity Interval Training - Mentally Challenging and Physically Challenging - check out http://www.reactiv.co.nz/articles/Training/Fat_burn ing_cardio._Part_1 Answered by Alex Ch... 1 month ago Report Abuse
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I wish I could swim worth a darn. Swimming is zero impact. I get some pretty decent shin splints and ankle pain (as a result of a severe high ankle sprain a few years ago) and swimming would be amazing. I agree with you that running is boring and if you have easy access to a pool I would suggest swimming. Answered by jordanp... 1 month ago Report Abuse
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Technically running burns more calories, but if swimming is what keeps you interested, by all means, swim! :) Answered by Ana 1 month ago Report Abuse
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