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 think that's a myth. Just because some people didn't lose weight it doesn't mean it's a general conclusion.
Among others, I find that swimming regularly seems to have improved my balance: when I'm standing in a moving train without holding a handle, I can balance more easily than before. I wonder if this is indeed due to swimming :confused:
Core strength. Think you get that from swimming pretty easily from dolphin kicking, flipturns, etc... I find the same thing true for myself.
I think that's a myth. Just because some people didn't lose weight it doesn't mean it's a general conclusion.
Among others, I find that swimming regularly seems to have improved my balance: when I'm standing in a moving train without holding a handle, I can balance more easily than before. I wonder if this is indeed due to swimming :confused:
Core strength. Think you get that from swimming pretty easily from dolphin kicking, flipturns, etc... I find the same thing true for myself.
