I've started a gradual weight loss plan for next year's road racing season and hope to race 20-25 lbs lighter. Most of this should be fat if I do it right, but I'm also hoping to drop some upper body muscle mass.
Swimming was definitely not part of my winter plan, however, they just put in an indoor pool a few minutes from my house where we are already members. I'd like to get your thoughts on the benefits of mixing up my off-season training with swimming vs possibly adding (or not losing) upper body mass. Are there good types of swim workouts that will not add muscle mass?
Swimming was definitely not part of my winter plan, however, they just put in an indoor pool a few minutes from my house where we are already members. I'd like to get your thoughts on the benefits of mixing up my off-season training with swimming vs possibly adding (or not losing) upper body mass. Are there good types of swim workouts that will not add muscle mass?