How good is swimming for you?

[Janet]

One of my friends swears by swimming. He says it's the best full-body exercises that you can do. I've never been much of a swimmer, but I can see how it would be good exercise because you do need to use a lot of your muscles to do it. However, what I want to know is how good is swimming for you really? Is it as good of an exercise as he claims and does it help with weight loss?

[Lady Greenfairy]

Swimming is really good for you and it can help you lose weight, because you can burn a lot of calories swimming because you do get a full body workout. Swimming is also easier on your joints. The biggest downside to swimming is you either need to have your own pool or you need to join a gym that has one or head to a recreation center that has one. For me, as much as I think it is a great way to exercise, it's inconvenient when compared to other exercises that you can do at home.

[suzieQ]

Swimming is one of my favourite exercises, but as Lady Greenfairy already pointed out, it's not exactly the easiest way to exercise unless you've got a pool in your backyard or you have a membership to a place that has one. Also, if you really like exercising in water, I think some places offer Aqua Fit

[WolfMoon]

It's especially good if you have pain in your joints. Exercising in water, even if it's not swimming, is very good for you and beneficial for weight loss.

[PamelaPoison]

Swimming is great for you! It lets you use your whole body of muscles without putting pressure on your joints

[TroyBurger]

As everyone else pointed out, it really is great for you. It strengthens your muscles and burns calories at the same time. It's kind of like a combination of cardio and strength training. If you have the opportunity to swim, don't pass it up.

[Janet]

Thanks for all the input. I kind of wish I had better access to a pool lol. I never though about joining an aquafit program. I might check that out.