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Find out why swimming is such a great way to exercise.
Swimming is an excellent activity for which of these?
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Recreational swimming is considered a moderately intensive activity; swimming laps is vigorous activity.
A.
aerobic conditioning
B.
rehabilitating an injury
C.
losing weight
D.
all of the above
Water workouts are easier on joints because of water's buoyancy. By how much does water reduce the body's weight?
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If you're 150 pounds, you weigh only 15 pounds in the water. Stress on joints is minimal, making swimming especially good for arthritis sufferers.
A.
90 percent
B.
80 percent
C.
75 percent
D.
50 percent
Water also adds resistance to movement. What is the benefit of that?
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You can reap these benefits through any kind of water workout, whether swimming or doing water aerobics.
A.
tones and strengthens muscles
B.
increases flexibility
C.
improves range of motion
D.
all of the above
How long does it take to get used to a swimming workout?
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Work up to swimming by walking or jogging if you've been sedentary.
A.
1 week
B.
1 month
C.
2 weeks
D.
2 months
To gain aerobic benefit from swimming, at what intensity should you work, on a scale of 1 to 10?
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Pushing too hard too early will defeat your purpose, but not working hard enough won't improve fitness.
A.
3
B.
8
C.
5
D.
10
How often should you breathe when you stroke?
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Breathing after every stroke encourages fast, not deep, breathing.
A.
after every arm stroke
B.
every second stroke
C.
every third stroke
D.
it doesn't matter
People who have which of these conditions should not do a swimming workout?
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Swimming would be a good choice for most people with these diseases.
A.
asthma
B.
Parkinson's disease
C.
heart disease
D.
none of the above
What's the minimum amount of time you should swim at a moderate speed per workout if weight loss is your goal?
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Gradually work up to this length of workout.
A.
20 minutes
B.
30 minutes
C.
45 minutes
D.
1 hour
How often should you swim at a moderate speed to gain fitness results?
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In general, you should aim for exercising five or more days a week.
A.
once per week
B.
twice per week
C.
three times per week
D.
five times per week
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Publication Source:
Vitality magazine/December 2000
Author:
Floria, Barbara
Online Source:
About Swimming
http://swimming.about.com/
Online Editor:
Fuhrer, Phil
Online Medical Reviewer:
Godsey, Cynthia M.S., M.S.N., APRN
Online Medical Reviewer:
Lambert, J.G. M.D.
Date Last Reviewed:
11/10/2008
Date Last Modified:
7/16/2008