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Take the Swimming Quiz

Find out why swimming is such a great way to exercise.

1. Swimming is an excellent activity for which of these?
2. Water workouts are easier on joints because of water's buoyancy. By how much does water reduce the body's weight?
3. Water also adds resistance to movement. What is the benefit of that?
4. How often should you swim at a moderate speed to gain fitness results?
Publication Source: A Formula for Estimating the Specific Gravity of the Human Body with a Consideration of Its Possible Uses. Cowgill, GR. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 1957; 5/6; pp. 610-12.
Publication Source: Vitality magazine/December 2000
Author: Floria, Barbara
Online Source: CDChttp://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/health_benefits_water_exercise.html
Online Editor: Sinovic, Dianna
Online Medical Reviewer: Sather, Rita, RN
Online Medical Reviewer: Sohrabi, Farrokh, MD
Date Last Reviewed: 1/30/2013
Date Last Modified: 4/4/2011
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