Is swimming good for you?

Question

Is swimming good for you?

If it is bad then tell me how. If it is good then how is it good like, for example: Swimming is good for your arms and legs.

Also, does swimming harm your lungs?

I go underwater a lot and I do front flips, back flips, etc.

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

"Is swimming good for you?"

YES!  Swimming is good for you because when you swim you are using ALL of your muscle groups - and since you don't weigh as much in the water, it is easier to get a GOOD workout with LESS effort!

"Also, does swimming harm your lungs?"  

That would depend upon how hard you are swimming :)

No, really, the only way to "harm" your lungs is to hold your breath while returning from deep water without breathing out.  You could then suffer a Baro-Trauma, or lung over pressure.

This only happens to divers on compressed air, not to people on a single breath - so you have nothing to worry about.

As to going underwater a lot and doing front and back flips, I hope that you are making sure that you are aware of the depth of the pool and if there are any others around.

A minimum depth of 10 feet is recommended for ANY diving into pools - OF ANY KIND        )>

Answer 3

Swimming is a great way to work your whole body. It is also a good cardiovascular exercise, if you get going at a decent pace.

Answer 4

they reckon its the best aerobic sport because you work every part of your body. rowing is another example although the difference is that you cool off easier in a pool than on a boat

Answer 5

swimming is one of the best excersises.  It works every part of your body.  Ive swam laps before and when i was done i was so sore i could barely get out, but you wont even notice how sore you are until your out of the pool.