Last year I managed to lose 30 ibs just by something as simple as swimming. During two months, 60 days, I went swimming 2 to 3 times a week. I didn’t even change my diet, and still managed to lose 30 ibs in only 60 days, and for me that is just a miracle.
The funny thing is that I didn’t start swimming again, I’d not been swimming for 3 years at that time, because I was trying to lose weight. No I was merely trying to get the feel for the water again, to start enjoying being in the water so that I could complete a course in offshore safety, which I need to start working on oil installations in the north sea. The big bonus was that I not only lost a lot of fat, but I also toned and build muscles a long the way.
I really have to recommend swimming as a perfect and really effective way of losing those much needed pounds, that I know, you really hate. Start swimming 2 times a week for the first 3-4 weeks before going up to 3 times a week for the remaining weeks. Remember that you can keep swimming for as long as you wish, because it only does good for your body and soul.
When you are swimming you’re using almost all
your muscles, so that you are building more strength at the same time as your doing a lot of cardio workout. This forces the body to burn fat! I’ve also noticed that my muscles doesn’t get as sore when swimming as when I lift weights in the gym, and that is also good.
I myself only use the breast stroke for the time being, but that is because I can’t do the butterfly or crawl at this time. Eventually I’ll have to learn this types of swimming as well, since they give more speed and builds even more strength.
So remember to start small and build the strength along the way, as you can only get better at swimming. Do as many laps as you feel comfortable with and you’ll do more with time. Good Luck!
