What are the benefits of swimming?

Answer by  mturkuser (216)

Swimming offers a plethora of quality benefits. Depending on your perspective, swimming can be a lot of fun with your friends and family or by yourself. It is a wonderful aerobic, full body work out that can really work your "core," and improve posture, possibly giving you a "swimmers body" which is a very lean and fit look.

Answer by  Ben80 (288)

There are many amazing benefits to swimming. First of all it is a great all around body work out. It gets your core, your legs, and your arms all in one exercise. It is also great for burning calories fast. Swimming is also a great workout for your heart and your lungs. Some say swimming is perfect exercise.

Answer by  justask (132)

Swimming is a good cardio work out. You can easily burn calories resulting in weight loss. Swimming is also a good physicl therapy option. It takes the stress off of bones and joints while you can obtain a better range of motion.

Answer by  brians6000 (640)

Swimming makes great use of almost every muscle group in the body, provide a great overall work out. It is also a great cardiovascular workout for your lungs and heart.

Answer by  BrandonAllin (968)

Not only is swimming a very important skill to have in the event you need to swim to save your life, swimming also keeps your body in wonderful shape.

Answer by  MzGlace (373)

Swimming burns loads of calories, it is easy on the joints, perfect for all ages, and most people find it fun.