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kev101
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Hi people
If i were to add swimming to my fitness programme would it help get me fit quicker than running?
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Not quicker but will exercise more muscles for overall fitness.
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Ok thanks alot maunder will it help get me fit though?
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Most certainly, You'll here alot of people saying they pop into the pool after the gym, Not just to cool um' down but it really is great exercise, different strokes do different muscles.
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Thanks alot, appriciate that.
Have you done selection?
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