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Swimming is the movement through water of humans, animals and other creatures, without artificial assistance. Swimming is an excellent form of exercise. Because the density of the human body is approximately similar to that of water, the body is supported by the water and less stress is therefore placed on joints and b... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Obesity | 261 |
90% |
| Fitness Goals | 215 |
98% |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 147 |
95% |
| Arthritis | 132 |
89% |
| Sports Injuries | 43 |
79% |
Overall, 93% (878
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Swimming Reviews
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Only works somewhat in the summertime when our pool is open. Great for getting rid of arthritic pain.
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My parents have a pool in their backyard and its wonderful its the only place where my pain is actually relived. If only we could live in water.
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but it's winter!!
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can't be in crowds
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Very helpful and relaxing
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Swam alot 12-16yrs ago. Also went hiking alot. Felt great.
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No stress on body but able to excersize in a healthy way.
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SOMEWHAT
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It worked, but I am not a member of a gym, cant afford it. And I dont' own a pool or live in a subdivision with a pool.
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nice way to keep in shape without pounding on my joints
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Snorkelinga nd body surfing work in combination with slimfast and South beach. I love it as teh body tries ot remain at a temperature and you burn more than you take in but you dont feel it until you get looser pants.
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It helps me feel good since it's an indoor pool.
no side effects
no side effects
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i am getting back to swimming. when i did it before, it helped
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I do water walking in a warm pool, and it really helps my joints feel better.
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builds up the back muscles and makes my back pain easier to deal with
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I love swimming and I have no pool either. I miss the days when my aunt and uncle would fly down and stay at a hotel. We would all go to the hotel an... [More] -
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thats a wonderful Idea..Im not the skinniest person....but I dont care.....I want to go swimming!!!!! [More] -
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i wear swim moulds to keep the water out [More] -
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Hello, I'd like to start swimming, but I just have no idea how to go about it. I've been swimming fairly recently, and I was just awful, I can't swi... [More] -
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Simple answer - No Problem for me swimming. Swimming does not help or hurt my particular brand of T. [More]
