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Swimming or running for the best work out.

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gawd
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which to do for the best work out?
Dec 5 2011 8:48PM
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skijunkiedtm
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swimming no question.
Dec 5 2011 8:48PM
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Aidan-G
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Swimming
Dec 5 2011 8:49PM
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chiefbroseph
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for strength, swimming but for skiing, running. running better prepares for impacts which skiing has much of.
Dec 5 2011 8:51PM
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Jahaws
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as with the previous two knuckleheads,swimming, Nothing is better at getting you rip/torn/cut to fuck. Still living off the muscle I gained from it freshmen year in high school...6 years ago

You'll need a pretty strict regiment for it to work best tho. Join your swim team if you're still in high school.
Dec 5 2011 8:52PM
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Willgum
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I'd rather run and enjoy the outdoors than swim in a pool mindlessly filled with the pubes of strangers. I'm not a swimmer, anyone care to explain the benefits? I know it rips your pecs and cardio
Dec 5 2011 8:52PM
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lukewalnuts
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Dec 5 2011 8:52PM
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Casual.
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swimming is mo betta for the body, running is mo betta for the mind
Dec 5 2011 8:55PM
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Ski_Alot
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just do both
Dec 5 2011 9:07PM
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soulskier
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swim then run
Dec 5 2011 9:08PM
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Flying~Squirrel
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its just like running except you use youre entire body all the time and you cant breathe.
Dec 5 2011 9:09PM
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theJones
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but make sure to hop on the bike in between the two
Dec 5 2011 9:16PM
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snwbrdmilf
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You got it backwards. Run then swim.
Dec 5 2011 9:19PM
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1337
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biking
Dec 5 2011 9:21PM
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washparkdub
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Runners are mislead fools.
It may seem like a good way to stay in shape, but your knees take a hell of a beating.
Save them fer skiin.
Go Swim.
Dec 5 2011 9:21PM
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malonius_funk
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running will help with the cardio aspect, but swimming will make your body stronger overall, and running is pretty hard on your knees
Dec 5 2011 9:23PM
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californiagrown
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you will never get big doing either.

Swimming is the best pure all body workout, though there is a a risk of overuse injuries - knee and shoulder

running is a better cardio workout but doesnt do shit for upperbody. it does help keep/gain your "bounce" though, but it can be hard on your knees and has a high risk for overuse injuries.


Dec 5 2011 9:24PM
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Skier1478
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I joined my school's swim team a week or so ago, it seriously beats you out and works you so much harder than running, but I suck at both so I'm in no position to say that
Nov 21 2013 7:38PM
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.AR6rider.
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Are you trying to lose weight or build cardiovascular endurance? If you're just trying to lose weight, cut calories and lift. Fuck running.
Nov 21 2013 7:42PM
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henry_the_eighth
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this is the only thing you have ever said that i have agreed with

OP, if you want to prepare for skiing, you want to lift lots of weight

go read up on how squats enhance your vertical leap, and improve all around leg usability

i do a 5x5 sl plan for this express purpose

now, if you want to do something cardio heavy, this is still an option, but you might need to tailor any of these plans for you

/fit/ and /r/fitness can help you
Nov 21 2013 8:00PM
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Mag
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Run to the swimming pool, swim, run back, don't waste time driving.
Nov 21 2013 8:01PM
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PositiveSpin
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Swim daily for sure if you can. Don't quit other workouts, though. If you can mix up your workout, you will have better results.
Nov 21 2013 8:21PM
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coling
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Swimming builds the hell out of your upper body making you top heavy, which isnt good for skiing. Running strengthens your legs- much better for skiing
Nov 21 2013 8:23PM
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Dustin.
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Most likely swimming. Although for most competitive swimmers a running workout of the same caliber takes a lot less time.
Nov 21 2013 11:54PM
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CaptainObvious.
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Masturbate furiously.
Nov 22 2013 12:03AM
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SKI.ING
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Swimming.
Nov 22 2013 12:47AM
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Yung_Gnarley
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running all DAY.
Nov 22 2013 12:55AM
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DasGoatenshafter
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Swimming and nordic skiing are the best full body cardio workouts that you can do. Swimming will help you look more built, but running is a whole lot less work.
Nov 22 2013 9:09AM
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no_steeze
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Erging
Nov 22 2013 11:05AM
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Heart
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Im a big runner, although both are great. Personally i find running to be almost meditative. If i feel shitty I go fora run, and i usually feel great afterwards.
Nov 22 2013 11:12AM
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bigbromskier
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kinda like yoga when you get your breathing and pace rhythm going.
Nov 22 2013 1:39PM
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Orrin
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I like them both although I do a lot more running than swimming right now.
Nov 22 2013 1:47PM
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iFlip
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I just got back from swimming a mile. Swimming is definitely the way to go if you have to choose between the two. Swimming is essentially a resistance exercise while running can hurt your body. Running, especially on pavement, is very abusive to one's body. Swimming is a whole body workout and feels great.
Nov 22 2013 1:48PM
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rareison
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Sex is a better workout
Nov 22 2013 1:49PM
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