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?
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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.
This is the most important point. Weight training is the best thing for bone density. Weight training also does much better than swimming at preventing the loss of muscle mass that comes with age. So, get in the weight room!
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.
This is the most important point. Weight training is the best thing for bone density. Weight training also does much better than swimming at preventing the loss of muscle mass that comes with age. So, get in the weight room!
