How to not get bulky from swimming?

Question

I'm trying to lose weight and get really petite and not have bulky swimmer shoulders and thighs I get from competitive swimming. Now, I have to choose between XC and swimming and I want to do swimming because I like it more but XC will make me skinnier. So is there a way I can get bony from swimming/ not put on external muscle??

Answer 1

Swimming is perhaps the best exercise for anyone, including your stated goals.