Swimming and Weightlifting

[joekc]

Hi all,

I did a search on the topic, but came up with few good responses.

Will swimming interfere with putting on muscle mass?

Would swimming interfere with muscles on their rest days (within the 48-hour rest period)?

If you swim and lift weights, what results have you seen?

thanks,
joe

 

[manuva]

Swimming is great active recovery if you do it slowly and stretch/warmup properly first. I'd do a gentle swimming session 24-48 hours after a lifting session.

 

[Warboss Alex]

I agree, swimming is cool. Easy on the joints and very enjoyable, though I don't find it works as well for fat-burning (in my case) as walking or running.

As manuva said, light cardio or active recovery or good plain fun .. I've got the beach 15 minutes away and take full advantage of it!

If you swim and lift weights, what results have you seen?

Even if I'd become Ronnie Coleman-esque by swimming AND lifting, it might not work for you.

You guys have gotta get out of the "has it worked for you" mindset, because this sport/hobby is so individualistic it's ridiculous.