Swimming

[lubecki161]

Is swimming as good for you as some people make out? Im starting to go swimming 3 times a week and eveyone i know seems to think it great exercise but if so why isnt it more talked about? You never hear celebs or fitness trainers go on about it do you?

[Ethel]

Swimming is excellent all round exercise.

But celebs or fitness trainers can't sell dvds and books about it, can they?

[4getmenot]

yes over time it tones your body and with less pain. :-) and its enjoyful. I only used to go once a week but I used to do 50 lengths in an hour

[garner]

I have bad arthritis and go swimming twice a week and feel much much better after each session.I would go every day if I had the chance.Its wonderful not too feel the pain when swimming as the water takes the weight of your joints,plus its an all round exercise.g.

[shaneystar2]

Yes ...brilliant ... I used to swim every week for years with a friend .Then ..bless her, she upped and died on me ! So I stopped going for a long time . I am like garner and suffer with arthritis and recently I have taken it up again and go with my brother who also has dodgy joints . We don't go regularly but when we do I really feel the benefit of it .I would go every day if I could .
Doesn't matter how many lengths you can do and how fast you can do them ..OK when you are young ..but at my age a gentle breast stroke up and down the pool works wonders for my aches and pains .

[smudge]

I've just congratulated Hitler on his/her thread, as he/she's started going swimming again.

I swim a lot & it's so good for body & mind. It can also help you sleep later.

I dive in expecting to do a few lengths, but before I know it I've done up to 32! If you take it nice & slow & try not to exert yourself too much, you'll soon feel the benefits.

[smudge]

P.S. Maybe some celebs are worried about getting their hair wet, or showing off their cosmetic operation scars!

[LoftyLottie]

Wonderful exercise for all ages. It's surprising how you build your strength up. I am a pensioner and suffer from various complaints, but 50 lengths a couple of times a week makes me feel a lot better. I can outswim one of my children now!!!!