Get in the pool

Muscle & Fitness, July, 2009 by Jim Stoppani, Mark Thorpe

Ever thought about swimming as an alternative form of exercise? You may want to. A recent study published in the International Journal of Aquatic Research & Education showed that men who swam on a regular basis had a 50% less chance of dying compared to runners, walkers and sedentary individuals. While you don't need to keep up with Michael Phelps in the pool, it's a great alternative to improve your cardiorespiratory fitness, especially if you can't run.

EDITED BY JIM STOPPANI, PHD, AND MARK THORPE