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
Please. I know it feels good to be athletically superior, but I have seen many vigorous walkers, and many walkers in such a physical condition that I am impressed that they manage to make it outdoors, let alone walk.
I have also seen swimmers that float from one side of the pool to the other, while bending their knees a little for propulsion. Any kind of walking is better than that.
The doctor may have had that image in mind and been ignorant of what happens in one of our typical workouts. Also, it seems to be true that swimming is not very good at preventing bone loss, while any kind of walking has some good effect.
Please. I know it feels good to be athletically superior, but I have seen many vigorous walkers, and many walkers in such a physical condition that I am impressed that they manage to make it outdoors, let alone walk.
I have also seen swimmers that float from one side of the pool to the other, while bending their knees a little for propulsion. Any kind of walking is better than that.
The doctor may have had that image in mind and been ignorant of what happens in one of our typical workouts. Also, it seems to be true that swimming is not very good at preventing bone loss, while any kind of walking has some good effect.
