Wow to swimming

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  1. cardstars

    cardstars Gamboa is GOD Full Member

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    So I just joined a new gym on monday that has a pool. I remembered reading an article a few months back about Juan Diaz and how he said he contributes his great stamina to the laps in the pool he does religiously. Well I gave it a shot today....and wow. My lats and back were burning pretty damn good. In fact I would even say they burned more than when I free-weight lift them. And obviously I got some great cardio in. Just wanted to say that I highly suggest swimming to you guys if you haven't tried it before.
     
    cardstars, Jan 30, 2008
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  2. cheech

    cheech Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Swimming laps is boring.....
     
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  3. amy

    amy If you know what I mean Full Member

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    Nah, swimming can be fun. You just have to mix it up, like running. Time yourself, do sprints, switch up your strokes, do 100m of the kick board then 100m of just arms.
     
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  4. Jazzo

    Jazzo Non-Facebook Fag Full Member

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    I love the pool but I only really play with the floating toys.
     
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  5. Glenwils

    Glenwils Member Full Member

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    I love swimming, me and rakim go once a week for a little workout. Id much prefer to go swimming than running. plus weve discoverd a cheeky way to perv on hot women in bikinis/swim suits.
     
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  6. Little_Mac

    Little_Mac Active Member Full Member

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    I hate swimming. Chlorine makes me all itchy.
     
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  7. ricki

    ricki Member Full Member

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    I enjoy very much swimming, it can be a nice work-out tool, in addition to running in my opinion. Swimming is good to get stamina, keeps your joints protected and helps develop your back and shoulder muscles
     
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  8. Relentless

    Relentless VIP Member banned

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    you free weight lift your lats?:huh
     
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  9. average_joe

    average_joe Member Full Member

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    I think swimming is actually less boring than running. But that's just me, because I only started swimming recently.
     
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  10. scurlaruntings

    scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club Full Member

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    Nice avatar:shock: Gary Lockett after the Yuri Tsarenko debacle?

    Back on topic i use swimming for rehabbing and strengthening.Works for me. But the attendants ****ed up tonight because i should be swimming right now!!!:twisted::twisted:
     
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  11. Larson

    Larson Paenkhay Full Member

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    Minnesota, eh?
     
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  12. cardstars

    cardstars Gamboa is GOD Full Member

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    I meant mainly for my back,,,but I do free weight lift my lats (bent over rows) but I like machine rows and pulldowns more
     
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  13. Little_Mac

    Little_Mac Active Member Full Member

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    Ya
     
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  14. cardstars

    cardstars Gamboa is GOD Full Member

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    Where from Mn are you guys from?
     
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  15. ricki

    ricki Member Full Member

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    Exactly. An epic battle which for some reason I've always found inspiring
     
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