If I only swim but don't do any other exercises, what will I be missing? Not much, I suppose? I can still have a good physique and it sure does more to my health than if running is my only exercise? Comments?
Swimming is good but is not a complete fitness regimen. For example, it is not weight-bearing, which both men and women need to be conscious of (and do something about) as they age to prevent bone loss.
Many things complement swimming nicely. A step class, dance, running, hiking, backpacking, biking - a long list. At my age - late fifties - I consciously climb stairs instead of riding the elevator, and I do flexibility and mobility exercises.
If I only swim but don't do any other exercises, what will I be missing? Not much, I suppose? I can still have a good physique and it sure does more to my health than if running is my only exercise? Comments?
Swimming is good but is not a complete fitness regimen. For example, it is not weight-bearing, which both men and women need to be conscious of (and do something about) as they age to prevent bone loss.
Many things complement swimming nicely. A step class, dance, running, hiking, backpacking, biking - a long list. At my age - late fifties - I consciously climb stairs instead of riding the elevator, and I do flexibility and mobility exercises.
If I only swim but don't do any other exercises, what will I be missing? Not much, I suppose? I can still have a good physique and it sure does more to my health than if running is my only exercise? Comments?
