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post #31 of 33
5/7/11 at 1:34am
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anyone learnt to swim as an adult?

me
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post #32 of 33
5/8/11 at 6:38am
Swimming is a great workout: for strength and cardiovascular fitness. No pounding of the joints. However one thing works against it in losing weight. The water is a giant heat sink, so your body temperature doesn't rise much. An elevated temperature is a signal to your body to store less fat.
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post #33 of 33
5/8/11 at 7:44am
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Originally Posted by 89826 View Post
Swimming is a great workout: for strength and cardiovascular fitness. No pounding of the joints. However one thing works against it in losing weight. The water is a giant heat sink, so your body temperature doesn't rise much. An elevated temperature is a signal to your body to store less fat.

I have read this in a couple of places.
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