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
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Former Member
What I want from swimming is an exercise which will work my entire body (This seems to be it).
I am in the uk and as such have no masters program. My ability is average, I just haven't had much practise in treading water so can't go in a pool with depth taller than my height. I did have the breathing/head tilting routine perfected but lack of practise has meant I am rusty and this is always what is holding me back. I remember the theory, just need to practise (got time to swim regularly, had a career commitment to handle over the last few months).
Someone below said various heart monitors etc don't work well in the pool, but is there still a way to monitor the distance I have swum and my heartrate in the pool?
Thanks
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Former Member
What I want from swimming is an exercise which will work my entire body (This seems to be it).
I am in the uk and as such have no masters program. My ability is average, I just haven't had much practise in treading water so can't go in a pool with depth taller than my height. I did have the breathing/head tilting routine perfected but lack of practise has meant I am rusty and this is always what is holding me back. I remember the theory, just need to practise (got time to swim regularly, had a career commitment to handle over the last few months).
Someone below said various heart monitors etc don't work well in the pool, but is there still a way to monitor the distance I have swum and my heartrate in the pool?
Thanks
