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Swimming is highly aerobic but easy on the joints. While working with those who are very heavy and looking to lose weight, swimming is recommended as the best exercise. It is a great total body exercise, keeps the weight off your joints and classes make a great way to meet people. Another study showed that swimmers cardio-respiratory fitness was equal to that of a runner. With low impact, swimmers are also less prone to injuries.

Swimming can be done year round. Check out your local area for swimming pools. They often offer classes early in the morning or in the evening to fit into your schedule. Lap swimming is great too, but take a lesson or two so you will get the full benefit. You can even keep up your routine while on vacation. What hotel doesn’t have a swimming pool?

Some tips for swimming by the experts:
1. Be aware of your body positioning – the back of your head, your hips and your feet should regularly break the surface during freestyle swimming.
2. Kick ‘em hard – When you’re just getting started, spend 50% of your time just kicking. But don’t use a board, this will prevent you from the proper body position.
3. Roll into your swim stroke – follow each arm movement with a gentle hip roll.
4. If you ankles give you problems, try a pair of light weight fins.
5. Use swim goggles – it will protect your eyes from drying out.