I usually run for exercise, but I am thinking of incorporating swimming several times a week into my workout schedule. For anyone who swims, do you find that swimming is a good form of exercise--for both muscle definition and a calorie-burning workout? Also, for how long do you swim, and how should I feel while swimming (out of breath, or should I swim at a medium to slow pace)
Any general swimming techniques, tips, and personal experiences would be helpful! And I want to know why swimming is not generally recommended as an exercise to prevent osteoporosis.
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Mike this is only my third week of swimming after 22 years give or take a year LOL so I cannot answer all your questions.
I can tell you my back is getting a huge workout and I actually have lats HMMMMMMMMMMMM. Also the cardio is tough. There is no way it cannot be good for everything you mentioned. I am trying to swim 4 times a week. Today there is no swim so I did some cardio at the gym this morning and weights.
I cannot wait to see how I look by next summer
Katie
Mike this is only my third week of swimming after 22 years give or take a year LOL so I cannot answer all your questions.
I can tell you my back is getting a huge workout and I actually have lats HMMMMMMMMMMMM. Also the cardio is tough. There is no way it cannot be good for everything you mentioned. I am trying to swim 4 times a week. Today there is no swim so I did some cardio at the gym this morning and weights.
I cannot wait to see how I look by next summer
Katie
