Does swimming in the ocean?

Question

give you a good work out, my upper back muscles are having a sore pain the kind that I get after working out. My arms have the same soreness too.

Answer 1

Sure. Swimming anywhere can be a good workout. At the beach, you're swimming not just to move through the water but working against wave action, too, so that's very probably the source of your soreness.

Answer 2

I think the word "workout" implies that the swimming was done for other than a recreation activity and therefore it is supposed to make you sore and tired.

Answer 3

Salt water is supposed to be good for your muscles so I'd say yes. Besides, how can you feel bad after swimming at the beach? It's such a relaxing place you're bound to feel better.

Answer 4

swimming is supposedly a whole-body workout and in the ocean, well think of the resistance you're getting with the waves and stuff.

So yes, it gives you a great workout.

Answer 5

lets see. if i were u i would get a massager. i did a mile swim in the ocean and it just feels like swimming in a pool except easier. the waves might hurt ur mussles more.

Answer 6

Well when I swim in the ocean it's very relaxing and it also helps my muscles.

Answer 7

Swimming is excelent excersize. The ocean is fine, but usually a large pool is easier and more conventional. Good luck.

Answer 8

Absolutely. Fighting the waves will give you an awesome workout.

Answer 9

It is some of the best swimming you can do...but be safe out there.

Answer 10

any type of swimming is a good workout