Does swimming help you loose weight and get in shape.
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Hi all I just recently discovered a love for swimming and would like to know if its a good way to get in shape. Oh and Im a newvy at this so if anyone has aim or yahoo messenger and would like to help me out let me know!
Swimming is like any activity. It burns calories, tones muscle groups, and can help maintain weight. There is truth to the aging points as well, as the body does tend toward it's ultimate end if left to it's own. My swimming helps with overall weight and health maintenance, and it is my preferred sport over my lifetime.
I liked the comment on "mixing it up" and have heard that using different activities helps keep the muscles "confused" enough that you never end up in a total rut, and you are then constantly retoning other muscle types/groups. Anyone else have this experience that could add to this discussion?
Swimming is like any activity. It burns calories, tones muscle groups, and can help maintain weight. There is truth to the aging points as well, as the body does tend toward it's ultimate end if left to it's own. My swimming helps with overall weight and health maintenance, and it is my preferred sport over my lifetime.
I liked the comment on "mixing it up" and have heard that using different activities helps keep the muscles "confused" enough that you never end up in a total rut, and you are then constantly retoning other muscle types/groups. Anyone else have this experience that could add to this discussion?
