Comments on: Swimming – Another Losing Battle for Weight Loss ? – Part 1

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 29 May 2010 19:38:33 +0000

I don’t believe in it.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:38:15 +0000

this post is so true. I learnt swimming and eventually went through all the training to become a pool lifeguard but that does not bring a thinner me. I just look toner and fitter. But the size is still big. And I can feel the difference in my weight when I jog only compare to swim only.

By: Paramjit

Paramjit — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:06:21 +0000

Hi Sharmini,
One thing for sure is that we are never against any form of exercise. Any exercise is better than no exercise.
So if swimming works for you then that’s good. Keep it up. A weight loss of 6kgs is commendable. People have to choose an exercise that meets their time and lifestyle requirements. Watch out for another article that will explain why some people do not lose weight from swimming while others do. I hope to put this up sometime this week.
Most people starting on any exercise regime would see tremendous results in the first 1 – 3 months. The body then adapts and the exercisers start getting frustrated. The frustration is that the exerciser expects the same rate of results to continue. The body unfortunately will try to adapt to bring in some balance.
Have a look at the articles on Jogging. The study explains why one has to continuously increase distance to keep getting results. So the intent of this blog is to empower people with the knowledge to understand what is happening and why it happens. Thanks for your contribution and hope to hear more from you in the future.

By: sharmini

sharmini — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:59:34 +0000

Well, i have to agree with rekha that it makes us feel a lot more lighter and well toned but i did lose some weight after my swimming lessons…. Probably due to the fact that my life evolves alot on running around with my kids and not to mention all those house work and stairclimbing at home. I dont have a maid for more than a year and for the last 2 months no part timer also so i m the allrounder. Trust me it has paid a good price… i lost 6kgs in the last 2 months.

By: Paramjit

Paramjit — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:25:11 +0000

Thanks for your thoughts Rekha. Any form of exercise is better than no exercise. When you do exercise, your brain releases endorphins and BDNF. All this contributes to the feel good that you get. It is similar to the “runner’s high” that runners get. But you are not going to get much tone or weight loss from swimming or running. So being clear about your objective of doing that particular exercise is important.

By: Rekha

Rekha — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 02:27:04 +0000

It’s true. I’m going for swimming lessons and can now swim reasonably well. However, i haven’t lost weight and I always wondered why. One of my friends told me that you don’t lose weight but you tend to look more toned. I agree with that too. Personally, the moment I am out of the water after a good swim, I tend to feel a lot lighter and happier. It has a very positive effect on me.