Is swimming a good exercise for weight loss?

[Anonymous]

I want to lose extra 30lbs. I like to swim and I was wondering if I can join swimming again to lose weight..

[Darkfairie17]

Swimming is one of the best exercises in my opinion. I've been doing aquafit in my local pool for the past month and have noticed a difference in how my clothes fit. I know I always feel tired after I work out in the pool. It's nice because you are working out, but you're not sweating and it's low impact.

The best exercises are the one's you enjoy. Because you are most likely to keep up with them. So if you enjoy swimming, then that might be a good thing to try out.

[Paris13]

Along with a Great diet, Yes, Swimming is Great... To lose weight.
It Works your Whole body, gentle on your joints, reduces the risk of injury.
It's the Best Body workout to lose Body fat in the pool.
Good luck. xx

[Asker]

Thanks! I'm already on diet :)

[Paris13]

You are Off and Running and I have confidence you can do this. xx

[Asker]

Thanks for your confidence😃

[Paris13]

Oh, so welcome, I see Hard Work and Effort on your Part and from your Heart. xx

[abc3643]

It's the best of all possible exercises because:
1. It is highly aerobic thus elevating your aerobic capacity, burning calories, and elevating metabolism.
2. It exercises all of your muscle groups.
3. It is low impact so it doesn't destroy your joints.
4. Guys find swimmers very hot. 😉

Once I stopped having access to a pool, my health declined significantly.

[dancluj]

swimming is very good. but in order to reduce the percent of fat you also need to eat less carbohidrates (sugar, soda, alcohol, chips, candy, etc).

And also try to not eat a couple of hours before going to bed. This really helps.

[Asker]

Doing all the things you mentioned, except the last one. I'll try it out!
Thanks :)

[Kapakani]

Very good activity for weight loss!! Also try bananas and blue berries... like srs, they eat belly fat. And aren't the worst in taste for as healthy food lol.

30lbs gone in 2wks-1month tops.

[Jager66]

manage your eating to lose weight, swim to be healthy and attractive.

[Asker]

Already doing that:)

[Jager66]

cool, well then I'd say the best exercise is the one you will do. You may also like changing things up from time to time. It's also good to consider things like your joints, stuff with a lot of impact can cause harm for some people over the long term.

[Asker]

Thanks:)

[madhatters4]

very good exercise for weight loss. it stimulates metabolism, uses lots of different muscle groups without causing significant muscle growth which usually leads to weight gain, and it great for the heart and lungs as well

[bcromartie]

Depends on intensity. Water makes movements easier in many cases.

[Asker]

So how much intensity it should have for weight loss?

[bcromartie]

www.livestrong.com/.../

You decide.

[Asker]

Thanks:)

[akadatank44]

First and foremost weight loss is 80%diet so get that on track first.

And to answer your question I'm not a swimmer but I know people who are and they swear by it. So give jt a shot but id say get a waterproof heart rate monitor.

[Asker]

Already on that track (eating healthy etc)

[akadatank44]

Eating healthy with a calorie deficit?

[Anonymous]

Eh, I actually gained weight while I was taking swimming lessons. But that's just me.

[DarkHumorRUs]

Yes it burns a lot of calories which is what you need to do.

[Xfitchick]

Yes, if you do it for long periods. Its low intensity cardio like running or biking.

[anonman32]

its a very good exercise because the following reasons:
1. you use your entire body and all of its muscles
2. you find yourself in a state of weightlessness so gravity cannot affect you negatively.

[DraaiorgelOrganist]

Yes, it's one of the best exercises for weight loss.

[yelbritbugt]

Swimming is the best for weight loss.

[Asker]

Ohk... can you please explain why?
Thanks in advance :)

[yelbritbugt]

It burns the most calories simple as that. Think about it, your whole body is moving; your head is turning to breathe, your arms are doing the stroke, your legs and feet are kicking. It's all in one! And technically you're doing it all while laying down so it's not as much stress on the shoulders. I'm a swimmer so I know my stuff.

[uhhihello]

Yes, but you should also run a lot, that's what my friend did and now her body is great!

[helloitsmethere]

Swimming is very good for weight loss. It also helps to build muscle.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I lost so much weight (about 20 lbs) from swimming one hour a day.

[Alex88F]

some says its the most complete sports!

[HeatherMarie333]

Yes it's very good for loosing weight

[outmyroom]

Yes and it's also fun. Burns calories!

[Flames_864]

It's the best cardio and a good life skill to have

[jwhit]

Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise

[phoenix2000]

@yumix

[phoenix2000]

Answer yummy😜

[Yumix]

lol... not sure if I'm the right one to answer it haha. Not doing it just to lose weight and I haven't been doing it for a long time yet.

but sure... it's definitely a good way to lose weight