2007-02-19 13:04:15 · 17 answers · asked by Black GT 1 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
Just swim don't run. if you do you will run your self down.dk
2007-02-19 22:12:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always do both but like everyone else says running puts more stress on the joints. I swim, Run and cycle (road). But prefer the swimming and cycling because I have a bad knee and running is tough on it sometimes. If your worried about the stress on joints from running you can always take up cycling. But everybodies different. I knew a lady that ran until she was in her 80's. So I think its more so how you take care of your body. Everybody's body is different and reacts differently to excersize. I'd say if you have joint problems now stick with the swimming and/or cycling.
Its all personal preference in my eyes. What motivates you to excersize more the running or the swimming.
2007-02-20 13:52:10 · answer #2 · answered by summers_angel_84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming of course. Long term running may puts your body weight on your legs, may weaking your joints, especially on your knees. Also, running does not get you in shape all over your body as swimming does. Swimming is far better than running, ask your doctor.
2007-02-19 13:14:17 · answer #3 · answered by purplemollies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like swimming. I hate to sweat and you don't know you are sweating when swimming and it provides for resistance too.
Running is going to probably be a little rough on the knees and ankles and I feel that swimming provides a more benefits for all joints.
2007-02-19 13:13:11 · answer #4 · answered by onecharliecat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming is going to give you the most complete results...you work out way more muscles than with running alone. Controlled breathing is also going to give you a great cardio benefit
2007-02-20 01:59:48 · answer #5 · answered by Gonzo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While running does stress your joints, this is a GOOD thing. I know far too many individuals who have swam hard for months with little to no outside excersize only to see them blow a knee or sprain an ankle playing joint-intensive sports like basketball, soccer, tennis, etc., because they havent worked out those joints in forever. I can almost GUARANTEE an injury if you do nothing but swim for months and quickly transition to a running-intensive sport.
2007-02-19 15:06:58 · answer #6 · answered by Trent E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming. Running works out the legs and shoulders, but swimming works out even more then that. Swimming works out almost every muscle in the body. Swimming is used in theropy and also in some rehab facilties.
2007-02-22 10:40:32 · answer #7 · answered by gjerstadkid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming is way better. It doesnt hurt your joints and its is a good workout. I lost 17 pounds in a 5 week swim season.
2007-02-20 09:56:51 · answer #8 · answered by Zac L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They both are great exercise ! But from my point of view or expirence i think swiming gets you in better shape! Swimming works on everything but you cant feel it! I saw a lot changes after about a couple of weeks i lost alot of weight ding that!
2007-02-19 13:15:51 · answer #9 · answered by sarah b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually a combination of the two is better than either one alone. Swimming places less stress on your joints and burns more fat calories while running is a better cardiovascular exercise.
2007-02-19 13:09:22 · answer #10 · answered by dmspartan2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming. It is a lot more fun than running, burns more fat, places less stress on the joints, and has little risk of injury. And besides, swimmers are cool.
2007-02-19 13:39:38 · answer #11 · answered by JuliaM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋