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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I agree with Muppet here. After 15 - 20 minutes you will hardly be warmed up let alone have had time to finish a main set.
Also, (not always the case but often is) I find that after a long practice (say 90 minutes - and I only ever have time for this on the weekends) I am at my best. In fact, it seems, that the harder and longer I train the smoother and faster I get. So at the end of a long practice I will feel that 'in the zone' feeling, whereas it is very unusual to have that at the beginning of a practice or at the end of a short practice.
Syd
I agree with Muppet here. After 15 - 20 minutes you will hardly be warmed up let alone have had time to finish a main set.
Also, (not always the case but often is) I find that after a long practice (say 90 minutes - and I only ever have time for this on the weekends) I am at my best. In fact, it seems, that the harder and longer I train the smoother and faster I get. So at the end of a long practice I will feel that 'in the zone' feeling, whereas it is very unusual to have that at the beginning of a practice or at the end of a short practice.
Syd
