Swimming as the Best Exercise

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In this article, the writer discusses that nourishment and rest are clearly intended to maintain body existence, but it must be sustained by purposeful physical activity called exercise. The writer maintains that of all exercises, swimming is by far the best because it moves all the parts of the body without straining them. Further, the writer points out that the properties of water also make a swimmer feel less heavy and enable him or her to move muscles and joints better and without strain. The writer concludes that swimming is the most suitable and best form of exercise for both young and old, not only to maintain life and promote health but also to combat psychological disorders of depression, loneliness and a loss of self-confidence.

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Introduction
Review of Literature
Method
Findings and Conclusion
Findings
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The Association asserts its scientific position that physical inactivity is a major risk in developing coronary artery disease and contributing to other risks, such as obesity, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, a low level of good cholesterol and diabetes. Regular physical activity performed more 30 minutes or longer increases fitness level, helps prevent cardiovascular disease, control blood lipid abnormalities, and reduce blood pressure in both ailing and healthy people. Physical activity also benefits the heart, lungs and circulation when performed on a regular basis or becomes part of a regular routine. Examples of these activities are brisk walking, hiking, climbing the stairs, aerobic exercise, jogging, running, bicycling, rowing and swimming. The Association also writes that physical activity builds healthy bones, muscles and joints and reduces the risk of colon cancer."

Sample of Sources Used:

• American Heart Association. Physical Activity. American Heart Association, Inc., 2006. http://www,americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4563
• Cool Nurse. What Exercise Will Do For You, 2005. http://www.coolnurse.com/exercise.htm
• Ebony. Is Swimming the Best Exercise? Johnson Publishing Company, Aug 2004. http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_10_58/ai_105853306
• Finn, Christian. The Truth About Swimming and Weight Loss. UK: The Facts About Fitness, Ltd., 2006. http://www.thefactsaboutfitness.com/research/swimming.htm
• Goldstein, Mel. Swimming for Lifetime Fitness - Exercise for Elderly. Saturday Evening Post, 1999. http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1189/is_4_271/ai_54902036

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