Swimming is one of the best overall body work out incorporating both strength and endurance without causing any impact to the body.
There are a variety of strokes preformed the most popular being freestyle, breast stroke, back stroke, side stroke and dog paddle just to name a few.
When swimming know your limits if youre at the beach swim in a patrolled area, or in a pool swim at the shallower end. There are plenty of swimming aid you can use such as flippers, kick boards and floaties. Most public pools have 'learn to swim' classes which I strongly recommend to those who are not confident in the water.
For a bit of inspiration, you might like to train with the goal of joining us in the Sun Herald Cole Classic Ocean Swim held at Manly Beach on Sunday 1st February, 2009.
Last year Mark Harris and I, along with a dozen friends and workmates, swam in the event to help raise funds for mark to purchase a new Prosthetic limb. (Check out the Inspirational Page on Mark Harris)
Anyone interested in this challenge or would like any further information please contact me at jags@bodyzone.com.au