2006-06-09 08:28:19 · 11 answers · asked by morgan m 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It is certainly the easiest on your body, in comparison to all other types of exercise. It also works all muscles, not just select few as some exercising does. And it is fun and you don't get sweaty!!
2006-06-09 08:30:36 · answer #1 · answered by Tangled Web 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming is good because it's a cardio workout, and it also works your muscles without being as hard on your body. Someone who has bad knees can't run 3 miles cuz the impact on his legs would be too much but he could swim cuz there is no force being put on his legs. I much prefer swimming to any other workout, plus its way more fun.
2006-06-09 15:32:13 · answer #2 · answered by talented_at_breathing7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best for cardio and joints.
It is not that intense as others but if you do it 3 times per week, you can see the diiference! Plus I like people in swim wear:)
If you want muscles, forget it but if you want to tone/shape your body or back problems..it is good! Depends what you prefer.
2006-06-09 15:39:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For aerobic benefit, it certainly ranks up there. Because so many muscles are involved, you get a great aerobic work-out with less perceived effort than many other types of exercise.
If you are trying to lose weight, it may not be the best choice. The temperature and buoyancy of the water seems to slow the weight loss benefit.
2006-06-09 15:35:46 · answer #4 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pros - low impact, great for the entire body,
Cons - need a pool (expensive), must know how to swim, more dangerous than other exercise (chance of drowning)
2006-06-09 15:32:17 · answer #5 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes becuase you're excercising all your muscles. your legs, arms, everything. the water tension makes you work everything to swim
2006-06-09 15:31:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is, yes, because it exercises all important parts of the body at the same time while being in water, which itself has healing and therapeutic qualities.
2006-06-09 15:31:44 · answer #7 · answered by Sean F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
swimming is a good toner exercise, nearly like yoga to tone up your bod, for loosing major weight like cardio, u need to mabye run or walk or something... good luck
2006-06-09 15:30:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
swimming is supposed to be good for your back, and easier on the knees than running.
2006-06-09 15:31:48 · answer #9 · answered by keri gee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like it because I love the water, and you work out almost all your muscles at once.
2006-06-09 15:30:55 · answer #10 · answered by innocence faded 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋