At my yearly physical last week a funny thing happened. The doctors staff informed me that swimming is not an aerobic exercise and that I would be better off walking briskly for 20 to 30 minutes a couple days each week.
I explained I try to swim 2 to 3 times each week for 60 to 90 minutes,and my workout is prepared by MO, ya'll might recognise that name. They asked me the distance I cover in that time and I responded with 2800 to 3500 yards or 1.5 to 2 miles depending on time.
Not good enough according to the staff. I should be walking. I will let the facts stand for themselves.
Age 48
Wt 149
BP 120/80
Pulse 60
Body Fat 18%
Total Cholesterol 194 (need to eat better)
Well it is off to the pool for another MO workout. Maybe I will walk briskly from my car to the pool and see if that counts. Thanks for those workouts MO I enjoy them.
Have a great day
Paul
Parents
Former Member
Some people who don't swim picture swiming as a lazy float down the pool and back. Possibly this is what your doctor visualizes? Your workout sounds plenty aerobic to me. My doctor, who swims a bit, thinks the fact that I swim is wonderful - says I have excellent blood pressure, chlolesterol, etc, and that I should keep up what I am doing. And so should you! :-)
Some people who don't swim picture swiming as a lazy float down the pool and back. Possibly this is what your doctor visualizes? Your workout sounds plenty aerobic to me. My doctor, who swims a bit, thinks the fact that I swim is wonderful - says I have excellent blood pressure, chlolesterol, etc, and that I should keep up what I am doing. And so should you! :-)
