Question 1

can i loose wait from swimming?

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Yes: Any aerobic activity is very helpful in loosing weight. However, a low carbohydrate diet is equally as important. One will not work without the other.

Question 2

does swimming help a person get taller?

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Growing up: Nope. It sure helps a person be fitter. But cardio does not change your genetics.

Question 3

is it true you shouldnt eat before swimming?

Accepted Answer

: What do you mean by "swimming". Digestive processes shift circulation to the gut that active swimming (a race) would need for muscle activity. If you mean just getting into a pool and splashing around some I wouldn't worry about it. If you want to swim well and to a distance, I would avoid eating before the activity.

Question 4

what are the five foods not to eat before swimming?

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Subscience: Most advice about "what to eat and not to eat" is subscience. I'm a swimmer and looked around online for the origin of this tale -- it turned out to be warning not to be drunk or eat something that will make you pass a lot of intestinal gas or that adds a lot of weight just before a competitive swim meet. The tale about not eating before a recreational swim doesn't seem evidence-based.

Question 5

does swimming make you taller? how can i get taller?

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NO: Swimming will not make you taller but exercise is very good for you and your heart. Your height is genetically programmed by your parents genes and your nutritional status. Wear taller shoes.

Question 6

is it ok i lose a fair amount of weight from swimming?

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Yes: This site will let you figure out how much:  http://www.Swimmingcalculator.Com/swim_calories_calculator.Php.

Question 7

can anyone lose a good amount of weight by just swimming?

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Yes: Swimming is a fantastic nonweightbearing exercise that is easy on the joints and will put your heart to work. Variation in endurance and speed training will help you burn the most calories for weight loss. Joining a swim group to help push you and get you into a routine also a good idea. Effective weight loss comes from a combination of both diet and exercise so don't forget the diet part.

Question 8

please advise if it's ok to wear a pad/liner while swimming?

Accepted Answer

No: This would allow vaginal discharge/ blood to seep into water. You could use a tampon or a menstrual cup when you swim.

Question 9

can you tell me if someone is high, will they have problems swimming?

Accepted Answer

Likely: Senses are affected and the outcome is unpredictable. Bad combination.

Question 10

i'm a teen guy asking can swimming or basketball stretch me and make me tall?

Accepted Answer

Make Taller: No those activities will not make you taller. Only genetics can do that.

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