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== Swimming for exercise == | == Swimming for exercise == | ||
[[Image:Swimmer.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ukranian swimmer Yana Klochkova.]] | [[Image:Swimmer.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ukranian swimmer Yana Klochkova.]] | ||
Swimming is an excellent form of | Swimming is an excellent form of exercise. Because the [[density]] of the human body is approximately similar to that of [[water]], the body is supported by the water and less stress is therefore placed on joints and bones. Therefore, swimming is frequently used as an exercise in rehabilitation after injuries or for those with disabilities. | ||
[[Resistance swimming]] is one form of swimming exercise. It is done either for training purposes, to hold the swimmer in place for stroke analysis, or to enable swimming in a confined space for athletic or therapeutic reasons. Resistance swimming can be done either against a stream of moving water (often termed a ''[[swimming machine]]'') or by holding the swimmer stationary with elastic attachments. | [[Resistance swimming]] is one form of swimming exercise. It is done either for training purposes, to hold the swimmer in place for stroke analysis, or to enable swimming in a confined space for athletic or therapeutic reasons. Resistance swimming can be done either against a stream of moving water (often termed a ''[[swimming machine]]'') or by holding the swimmer stationary with elastic attachments. | ||
