I posted this message a while ago, but I thought I'd ask again. I'm a University student writing an article on people ages 30-50 that swim on a regular basis. Specifically I'm looking for people that had joint or bone problems from other forms of exercise, ex: running- knee problems, and switched to swimming because of the low stress on your joints. Or if you would like to reply to this and tell me why you love to swim and why it helps you, that would be great too.
Thanks,
Rebekah
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Hi,
I was a soccer player in my younger years and it did a number on my knees and ankles. I started swimming when I was 15, that was about the time I stopped playing soccer. Swam for 2 years and had to give it up, because I went into the service. After turning 32 and 2 knee and 1 ankle surgery, I was kind off done with any "running" sports, but needed to excercise and decided to join the Masters.
Swimmin is really the only sport in which I can go "full speed". I do attempt to run some small triathlons, but I always have to be careful with my knees and ankles.
I am not sure if you are looking for more information, so if you do feel free to contact me.
Hi,
I was a soccer player in my younger years and it did a number on my knees and ankles. I started swimming when I was 15, that was about the time I stopped playing soccer. Swam for 2 years and had to give it up, because I went into the service. After turning 32 and 2 knee and 1 ankle surgery, I was kind off done with any "running" sports, but needed to excercise and decided to join the Masters.
Swimmin is really the only sport in which I can go "full speed". I do attempt to run some small triathlons, but I always have to be careful with my knees and ankles.
I am not sure if you are looking for more information, so if you do feel free to contact me.
