GO EASY ON THE JOINTS

If you suffer with joint pain, swimming is a great low-impact exercise to introduce into your regular routine. The water helps to support your weight and provides gentle yet consistent resistance for your efforts. However, as with any form of exercise, for a really effective calorie burn you need to put some honest effort in. If you are not naturally a confident swimmer, invest in swimming lessons, or try aqua aerobics – which can be done in shallow water for maximum reassurance.