Does swimming, build body muscle.

[Denzel]

Well i have started, swimming just breaststroke at the moment and was wondering, if this helped build
body muscle particularly the pectoral as this is where i struggle most with? Also would it help tone my
abs as well as the cricket training i do twice a week? I weight train two times a week and want to
maintain and develop muscle mass. Any suggestion.

[zoogor]

swimming is an excellent cardio workout and will help tone but not really a "muscle building" workout. it is very good for your abs and as i said, it will defiantly tone the muscle you have but not necessarily build muscle. i hope im clear on that and you understand the difference.
it is certainly a great addition to any fitness routine.

[scooterboy]

Swimming is like running . You wont see muscles but great for your endurance .