Swimming is Not For the Birds

Many of the physical activities we do to keep ourselves in shape can put stress on our bodies. However, one knee injury or painful joint may feel like it can put us out of commission. We just can’t take the impact to the body. Swimming can be a great addition to your workout if you are in need of a high energy, challenging workout without all the stress on your joints.

If you have seen swimmers gliding through the water and thought that it just didn’t look like it would give you the kind of challenging workout you think you need to get it shape… you are wrong. Swimming is an excellent workout that, while burning a lot of calories, is still easy on your joints. You can build muscle and endurance while the water provides support to your body. It is a sport that is great for athletes of all ages and can be done well into old age.

Though swimming has been around for as long as there have been humans and water, organized swimming began in the nineteen century. Amateur swimming associations were formed and began competing against each other throughout Europe and the United States. Events such as the swimming of the English Channel in 1875 helped increase the popularity of the sport.

Swimming is currently the second most popular exercise in the U.S. It is enjoyed in community centers, the YMCA, high schools and colleges throughout the country and is one of the most popular Olympic sports.

We recommend swimming to our BOOTCAMP 619 participants, as well as those taking part in individual training at SD PERSONAL TRAINER as a great endurance-building activity.