Would you consider swimming to be a self-involved hobby?

I don't see how taking an hour or so a day for yourself is selfish. I just feel so much more centered after a swim, and I'm able to focus on my family and tasks so much better afterward. I agree with this. I find I have to take some personal time for my workouts or after a while I become a real bear to be around. It's all about balance. Although I certainly wouldn't mind trading time at work for more time in the pool :D Swimming is so much better (for me at least) as a group activity or at least with a buddy. I'm naturally lazy, so having a bit of peer pressure helps keep me focused and on task. Even if it's not an organized practice, it's nice having someone else around to motivate, give advice, share workout ideas, critique technique, etc. I'm sure I'm not alone. So no, I don't see swimming as an inherently self-involved hobby.

I don't see how taking an hour or so a day for yourself is selfish. I just feel so much more centered after a swim, and I'm able to focus on my family and tasks so much better afterward. I agree with this. I find I have to take some personal time for my workouts or after a while I become a real bear to be around. It's all about balance. Although I certainly wouldn't mind trading time at work for more time in the pool :D Swimming is so much better (for me at least) as a group activity or at least with a buddy. I'm naturally lazy, so having a bit of peer pressure helps keep me focused and on task. Even if it's not an organized practice, it's nice having someone else around to motivate, give advice, share workout ideas, critique technique, etc. I'm sure I'm not alone. So no, I don't see swimming as an inherently self-involved hobby.