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Take the Swimming Quiz
Find out why swimming is such a great way to exercise.
1. Swimming is an excellent activity for which of these?
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Recreational swimming is considered a moderately intensive activity; swimming laps is vigorous activity.
A.
Aerobic conditioning
B.
Rehabilitating an injury
C.
Losing weight
D.
All of the above
2. Water workouts are easier on joints because of water's buoyancy. By how much does water reduce the body's weight?
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If you're 150 pounds, you weigh only 15 pounds in the water. Stress on joints is minimal, making swimming especially good for arthritis sufferers.
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90 percent
B.
80 percent
C.
75 percent
D.
50 percent
3. Water also adds resistance to movement. What is the benefit of that?
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You can reap these benefits through any kind of water workout, whether swimming or doing water aerobics.
A.
Tones and strengthens muscles
B.
Increases flexibility
C.
Improves range of motion
D.
All of the above
4. How often should you swim at a moderate speed to gain fitness results?
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In general, you should aim for exercising five or more days a week.
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Once per week
B.
Twice per week
C.
Three times per week
D.
Five times per week
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