can swimming be as affective as running

[den-den]

Do you think swimming helps to improve strength as good as running????

[BrooklynBomber]

Swimming is really good, if you incorporate it in training, but should be done with running. They just serve two different purposes.

[den-den]

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thank you, i have hurt my knee before this i used to run but for about 8 months i couldnt run so i must find some different ways to improve cardio

[platinummatt!]

Ive got a similar problem mate, although I dont box, to do cardio is difficult to due a hip, and back problem.

Interval bagwork, and doing the pads. That wears me out like hell

[dario]

imo, swimmin will build your endurance so much faster
but swimmin hits your legs, abs, and shoulders and defines those muscles
i'd choose swimmin over runnin any day b/c you can do it so many ways and for it not to be borin

my two cents
swimmin > runnin

[yrrej]

Sulaiman Nyambui, the greatest college runner ever, prepared for the NCAA's one year running (not swimming) in the pool due to an injury. He won everything he trained for.....

[yrrej]

In other words, "thought" is not an issue. He won.....

[Trick]

you should still do both, but swimming is also known to increase tidal volume due to the resistance of the water, and that's never a bad thing.

Too bad I can't swim for ****

[Tuggers1986]

An hours hard swimming will do you better than an hours hard running. but obviously you need both.

[Trick]

If a boxer can spend an hour swimming, he's likely spending too much time swimming...