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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While in school, I followed a season of swimming with a season of track. Although I was a sprinter, the breath control and overall conditioning from swimming allowed me to initially run further and faster than the state champion in cross-country. Although this advantage faded over the following few weeks, it convinced me that swimming could be a valuable part of any runner's training.
While in school, I followed a season of swimming with a season of track. Although I was a sprinter, the breath control and overall conditioning from swimming allowed me to initially run further and faster than the state champion in cross-country. Although this advantage faded over the following few weeks, it convinced me that swimming could be a valuable part of any runner's training.
