Adding Reply Topic Swimming vs. lifting Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Zdrav Posted at 6:29 pm on July 30, 2008 I'm a pretty fit guy and I love to play sports, so I'm happy with my body the way it is. However, I could always improve upon it, and I really enjoy swimming (for about an hour every day if I have the time) so I usually do that for pure exercise. But some people recommend lifting, which is something I do not enjoy. It's repetitive and I get very little satisfaction from it, even when I start noticing progress. I don't want to be that strong, I just want to be toned and have nice arms, not guns. So should I swim or lift weights?

Replies Descartes Posted at 9:16 pm on Dec. 4, 2008 swimming wont build muscle. it will just define your already existing muscle. if you wannt build muscle while swimming focus on just pulling drils. maybe wear a weight belt. because honestly, unless your swimming 10,000 yards a day( i guarantee you your not) you own tbuild muscle AoDay Posted at 5:20 pm on Sep. 26, 2008 Lifting shouldn't be something you have to force yourself to do. There are many ways to toning other than lifting. Maybe try swimming with some light weights attached, and focus on speed rather than endurance. ohemgeeitsme Posted at 11:08 pm on Aug. 4, 2008 If you're rotating your workout and not doing the same lifts every week (you shouldn't because your body becomes used to the lift) it will feel far less repetitive. If your only looking for a little tone and enjoy swimming, I'd stick to the swimming, although you really should give lifting a chance. abbeyqtpi Posted at 6:32 pm on July 30, 2008 swim. skittybaby Posted at 6:32 pm on July 30, 2008 Swimming. 2ndbreakfast79 Posted at 6:31 pm on July 30, 2008 i'd stick with the swimming because you enjoy it and it does tone the whole body. you could also look into pilates for toning your arms. crazy4her Posted at 6:31 pm on July 30, 2008 swim burns way more calories.... swimming builds good muscle too. i say work out the way u like. so swim Evolutionism Posted at 6:31 pm on July 30, 2008 Lift if you want big muscles. Swimming stretches your muscles out, so you may not want that. xsnortingxashesx Posted at 6:30 pm on July 30, 2008 Swim. You enjoy it, and it is so good for muscle. musicfan3 Posted at 6:30 pm on July 30, 2008 Do a little of each. adiddy92 Posted at 6:30 pm on July 30, 2008 swim!! All 11 previous replies displayed.