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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Josh: I note on the lack of ankle flexibility. As a runner turned swimmer, I heard that a lot. I stretched my ankles constantly but no help. Then I got long fins. Man did that pull the top of my foot!
Runner know ankles flexibility as the achilles only. This cause calf cramps and a foot that hangs down because it can't be pulled in to a streamline position.
My first attempt at kicking, I pushed off the wall and than actually started backing up. Its very frustrating!
Josh: I note on the lack of ankle flexibility. As a runner turned swimmer, I heard that a lot. I stretched my ankles constantly but no help. Then I got long fins. Man did that pull the top of my foot!
Runner know ankles flexibility as the achilles only. This cause calf cramps and a foot that hangs down because it can't be pulled in to a streamline position.
My first attempt at kicking, I pushed off the wall and than actually started backing up. Its very frustrating!
