What's better for health: swimming or running? That's the crux of the debate in the Boston Globe, which cites research conducted by a leading exercise scientist
from the University of South Carolina, and funded by the National
Institutes of Health and the National Swimming Pool Foundation, concluding that swimmers had lower mortality rates than those who were sedentary,
walkers or runners. The Globe also quotes Dr. Michael Holick, an osteoporosis expert at the
Boston University School of Medicine, warning that swimming does not build bone’ like
running does. On the other hand, Holick says, “there’s no
evidence that swimming makes [bone loss] worse.’’ And swimmers do
develop good muscles, and muscle mass “usually equates with higher bone
density.’’
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So! Whats the answer? Swim,Run,are neither? Are they still locked in debate? Oh! what a life changing ordeal!Do these people have anything better to do? Who cares? If you like to run then do so,if you like to swim then by all means do so! END OF DEBATE!!! Because they are both Good For You!! ( Dr.Michael Holick )Now I wonder what collage he went to?
Yes Bill! I am to old to run, However I can swim. Therefore swimming is better for me.
Both would seem to be good exercise however, it would seem that swimming might be a bit easier on the joints with a great deal less impact.
Do one or the other or both if you like (all the competitive swiimers I have known, including myself in years gone by, did both as part of their training).
I love it a DR.,who can answere a question,way to go DR.Holick.i’m in Texas to,will you be my DR.?just having a little fun DOC,but after 5 knee operation’s,and these idiot’s want cut my back,not going to happen.was hurt on the job.
PLEASE DON’T SHOP AT HOME DEPOT
Hey Bill-
What collage did you go to? Was it
poster sized, or one of those
wall-sized outdoor collages I often
see in my home town?
Talk about a DEBATE ENDER!
Any GYM Teacher will tell you Swimming is better for you! No debate just a fact!
Apparently a brisk walk around the pool burns more calories then getting in it!
which one burns more calories?
it depends how long your under water teehee…
I prefer swimming to running..
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