That's the great thing about swimming, is it is low impact. That is why they use it as physical therapy in many cases with older people.

"Real exercise" ? If you swim at any speed for distance its is truly aerobic for it uses most of the muscle groups as well as breathing control. I do different swim strokes to mix it up.....breast stroke, back stroke, butterfly, underwater and doggy paddle....LOL.

Hell, ever try treading water for any length of time?

Ummm treading water used to be really easy when I was so overweight, I pretty much just floated in place, but that advantage is disappearing fast.

BTW, I didn't mean to "diss" swimming Rick. I guess as a "lake person" vs. a "pool person" I just look at swimming as relaxation instead of exercise, but I think I'll try some distances this summer.

Lake swimming is for wimps as the fish help you float:)

ok, chlorine boy!

I hate swimming That said, good luck and I hope you have a good time!

How can anyone hate swimming?

Yeah, that's just not right, WQ!

swimming laps? It is the most boring activity I know of and I am a good swimmer. I just hat the darned thing. Also it is good for me joints, but I hate it.

^^ Boob ^^ lol

the key to making swimming laps not boring is to play music while wearing earphones......try it