The Health Benefits of Swimming

When I exercise I prefer to jog or do aerobics, but sometimes joint aches prevent me from doing so. For many years now, when this occurs, I turn to the water and get my workout in the pool.  Because of human's natural buoyancy, we are able to maneuver in the water and exercise without putting the stress of our own weight on our bodies.  This means we can do all sorts of exercises without straining our joints or bones.  Additionally, swimming laps using the freestyle stroke exercises every major muscle group in the body.  Swimming for thirty minutes can go a long way toward building muscle strength, getting a good cardiovascular workout, and shedding pounds.  And if you join a water aerobics class it can be a great social outlet.  So if you ever feel joint pain, or if you just feel like cooling off in the water, know that swimming is a great way to exercise!