Some questions about swimming's contribution to fitness
Former Member
Hi,
I am a new member here. Due to a serious knee injury (4 time dislocation), I am interested in taking up swimming. It is especially appealing as it is a low impact sport and involves all parts of the body.
How good is swimming for the heart? I know it forces my heart to work, but is it good to keep it in shape?
Is swimming good for strengthening a knee?
Lastly, swimming is the only sport/exercise I do. As a result, I assume I would have to do quite a lot of swimming to make up for the lack of other exercise. How many hours a week would I have to put in (assuming I swim constant lengths with some rest in between - or as far as I can, but not just standing in the pool).
Sorry for all the questions on my first post
Thanks
I hear people all the time say that you can't lose weight swimming. Within the last maybe 17 months, I lost alot of my weight from swimming. But, I think that the key is to build up your yardage and always increase your intensity. Drop you pace 100s when you are comfortable. If you are just doing 80 laps with minimal effort, then I don't think that you will see the results as you would if you intensify your swimming workouts over time.
I hear people all the time say that you can't lose weight swimming. Within the last maybe 17 months, I lost alot of my weight from swimming. But, I think that the key is to build up your yardage and always increase your intensity. Drop you pace 100s when you are comfortable. If you are just doing 80 laps with minimal effort, then I don't think that you will see the results as you would if you intensify your swimming workouts over time.
