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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Thank you all for the thoughtful comments! I gather there is a consent among all the replies: too short time of swimming such as 15-25 minutes does not accomplish much. I think from now on I'll swim for at least 30 minutes each time.
I've heard that swimmers develop the so-called "swimmer's body": wide shoulders and small lower body. I suppose that kind of effect result only if you swim really vigorously and for long period of time like professional swimmers. For an amateur who just swim for 30 minutes moderately, even every day, I won't develop such a body shape, will I? (I hope not:eek:)
Thank you all for the thoughtful comments! I gather there is a consent among all the replies: too short time of swimming such as 15-25 minutes does not accomplish much. I think from now on I'll swim for at least 30 minutes each time.
I've heard that swimmers develop the so-called "swimmer's body": wide shoulders and small lower body. I suppose that kind of effect result only if you swim really vigorously and for long period of time like professional swimmers. For an amateur who just swim for 30 minutes moderately, even every day, I won't develop such a body shape, will I? (I hope not:eek:)
