Swimming for weight loss.

Swimming is one of the best exercises for weight loss - especially if you have difficulty with other exercise programs. The water will protect you from most injuries, yet add resistance to help build muscle mass.

There are some suggestions that swimming, especially in colder water or unheated pools, may actually prevent weight loss. The theory is that the body will add fat to it's outer layer in order to keep the body afloat - which is not what you're looking for.

However, many people discover that swimming is the only exercise that they can do safely - because they've let themselves get too out of shape, or because their excess weight puts too much strain on their knees, feet and back for walking or aerobics.

Swimming for weight loss

Another excellent reason to use swimming in your weight loss program is the company - almost all gyms that have a pool also offer special classes for people who are older or out of shape. Some YWCA's even have classes specifically for women who have had mastectomies, women who are pregnant, and women who are overweight. YMCA's are likely to have special programs for less-athletic men.

Getting into a swimsuit can be traumatic even if you're a size 5 - many of us have body images that keep us hiding in gigantic sweatshirts. Join a group of people who look like you, and you'll soon discover that nobody cares about your lumps - it's all about having fun and getting fit.

Check out the articles and resources below, and see if swimming is the right choice for your weight loss exercise.

Swimming for weight loss and fitness articles to get you started:

Easy swimming and water exercises - keep cool this summer, and still stay trim with these fun swimming and water exercises for weight loss and fitness

Swimming for weight loss - more resources and articles

Protect yourself while swimming Learn how to keep yourself and your kids safe from illnesses that lurk in water.

Open Water Swimming Website with articles to help you get comfortable swimming outside the pool.

How to improve your swimming fitness

 

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