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
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Originally posted by jean sterling
Some people who don't swim picture swiming as a lazy float down the pool and back. Possibly this is what your doctor visualizes?
Just what i was thinking.
I tell my doctor... No, I don't just bob around, I swim "competetively". That usually gets the point acorss.
Originally posted by jean sterling
Some people who don't swim picture swiming as a lazy float down the pool and back. Possibly this is what your doctor visualizes?
Just what i was thinking.
I tell my doctor... No, I don't just bob around, I swim "competetively". That usually gets the point acorss.
