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Comment on Is Swimming Good For Weight Loss? by swarve_man

swarve_man — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:35:41 +0000

@ Taylor – Totally agree, if you dont keep track of what you eat it can be surprising how much you do eat in day!

Comment on Is Swimming Good For Weight Loss? by swarve_man

swarve_man — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:34:53 +0000

@Eve – It may take longer for women to lose the weight, but I’m not entirely sure. That said, I believe if you follow a consistent program and eat well, it will happen.

Comment on Is Swimming Good For Weight Loss? by swarve_man

swarve_man — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:33:03 +0000

@ Al – Best of luck mate!

Comment on Is Swimming Good For Weight Loss? by swarve_man

swarve_man — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:32:24 +0000

@Bob – Thanks for your comments. That’s the point I was trying to get across. It’s difficult to lose weight with swimming alone. It takes diet and land based training coupled with swimming to get the full benefit. I know a handful of people who have managed to do it with swimming alone but they are training hard for 60-90 minutes a day, doing mostly aerobic/distance work.

Comment on Is Swimming Good For Weight Loss? by Bob

Bob — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:49:18 +0000

Brenton,
I just wanted to point out a few things. First many would kill for your before picture to be their after picture.
It appears that your point about swimming causing weight loss is misleading. After reading your article, my impression that is swimming does not affect weight loss (you were swimming strong 3 times a week) but that weight training, running and boxing coupled with diet loses the weight and increases your swimming ability
BTW I think youare an excellent source about swimming and would send anyone who asks me about swimming to your website.

Comment on Is Swimming Good For Weight Loss? by Al Kubeluis

Al Kubeluis — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:43:36 +0000

Brenton … Very useful, practical, comprehensive report. I’ve gotten fat over the holidays due to bad eating and reduced exercise. My swim times are way slower than when I was lean and fit. I’m going to follow your report recommendations and see what happens. … Thank you, Al K

Comment on Is Swimming Good For Weight Loss? by Eve

Eve — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:35:24 +0000

Hi Brenton,
Wow so glad you have a website! I used to be in the Masters Coach Graham Brewer – I nickname him Tarzan, he’s like a machine though! He taught me to focus on my strength and persistance thoughout the years. Then life changed. Couldn’t move for two years and the weight pilled on – although vegetarian (ethics choice)I now weigh 10kilos over weight. But isn’t it harder for a woman to loose body fat than men (cause their body has no need to store it)? Wondering if your program will work for me too?
Kind Regards,
Eve

Comment on Is Swimming Good For Weight Loss? by Taylor

Taylor — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:26:08 +0000

This is great Brenton! I like your tip about slimming down by cutting the crap and fund a buddy. I’d love to add 2 things:
1. eat 5 small balanced meals a day 3-4 hours apart. it’s not only what you eat, but how much you eat daily that is important.
2. write it down – if you really struggle with food discipline like me, write all your food and amount down in a log book. really makes you think twice about drinking that milkshake or eating the second helping of pasta.

Comment on How To Increase Lung Capacity With Swimming by Carole

Carole — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:35:41 +0000

I am new to swimming and your website has helped me tremendously. I struggle with my flutter kicks. I use a flutter board, my arms are fully extended, my head is in the water with my face looking down and I kick my legs from the thighs, big toes pointed in, knees slightly bent, but I get no where. I literally do not move ahead. What am I doing wrong?

Comment on The Three Types Of Freestyle Technique by swarve_man

swarve_man — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:44:44 +0000

@Patricia – We’re an Australian company. You should still be able to purchase it, we have customers form all over the world.