Swimming


Swimming is an excellent overall exercise for the entire body. It strengthens and tones muscles and it burns fat. It is also a very good exercise to increase flexibility in the upper body.

Start out by locating a lap pool if possible. Backyard swimming polls are okay, but lap pools are usually longer allowing for more swimming and less turning.
If you do not have access to a swimming pool, but do have access to a hot tub you can simulate the breath stoke using your upper body only.

Begin your swimming program with slow and controlled swimming for 10 to 15 minutes for 2 to 3 times a week. Side strokes or breast strokes only! No overhead strokes! After 1 to 2 weeks, increase your time to 15 to 20 minutes 2 to 3 times per week. Work your way up to swimming 25 to 30 minutes without stopping work on slowly increasing your speed.

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