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How a Female Swimmer Body Can Slim Down

Published Jan,03 2012 | By Janet Renee, MS, RD

Female swimmers typically have a muscular body type with a broad back and strong shoulders. This body type is advantageous for swimming. However, during the off season, many female swimmers slim down, desiring not to maintain a muscular physique.