I know it tones your muscles, but is it a good cardio work out as well?
2006-10-09 09:21:16 · 7 answers · asked by superjmpp 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Absolutely. Swimming is a full-body workout and is considered zero-impact meaning it is very easy on your joints and bones. Developing "swimmers lungs" comes with consistent training and is often a higher standard of cardio fitness than that achieved through running. Keep on swimming and you will tone your entire body very well.
2006-10-09 09:25:19 · answer #1 · answered by Jacobus B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming is an excellent cardio work out. Get your heart rate up and you start burning calories and fat. Plus it gives your joints a break from stressful impact of regular aerobics.
2006-10-09 09:31:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming is a great cardio workout! It's fun and you can lose weight doing it. Swim on, girl!
2006-10-09 09:28:24 · answer #3 · answered by Answer Schmancer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming is excellent for weight loss and increasing aerobic capacity. The link below gives a table where you can determine how many calories you are burning based on your size and intensity of your swimming.
To lose a pound, you need to burn 3500 more calories than you eat.
You are welcome to look at my 360 Blog of September 10 for suggestions on how to improve fitness.
Aloha
2006-10-09 10:07:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, yes, and yes. There's so much you can do to (swimming laps, aqua exercise, etc.)
2006-10-09 09:29:12 · answer #5 · answered by ~*StarryEyedSurprise*~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
swim 50 laps and then you tell me.
2006-10-09 09:28:22 · answer #6 · answered by practicalwizard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You bet. Go for it
2006-10-09 09:28:22 · answer #7 · answered by rucirius 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋