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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Former Member
It's job security, with numbers like those - you won't be using the doctors services very much - so of course they are going to want you to change things (any MD's out there I'm being sarcastic). Finding another doctor (if possible, not sure of your situation) sounds like some good advice. I know the doctor who treated my father (blind juvenile brittle diabetic on 3 x's a week dialysis,later on 1 leg amputee below the knee) would advise that my dad give up water skiing. The Dr's actual converstaion would be something to the effect of, well I don't think you should do this, but I all ready know that you are so this is what I think we should do to prevent causing some injury or complications should you fall while skiing. So if possible go find a doctor who understands swimming (IMHO).
Keep Swimming !
Jeff
It's job security, with numbers like those - you won't be using the doctors services very much - so of course they are going to want you to change things (any MD's out there I'm being sarcastic). Finding another doctor (if possible, not sure of your situation) sounds like some good advice. I know the doctor who treated my father (blind juvenile brittle diabetic on 3 x's a week dialysis,later on 1 leg amputee below the knee) would advise that my dad give up water skiing. The Dr's actual converstaion would be something to the effect of, well I don't think you should do this, but I all ready know that you are so this is what I think we should do to prevent causing some injury or complications should you fall while skiing. So if possible go find a doctor who understands swimming (IMHO).
Keep Swimming !
Jeff
