Swimming is an excellent form of exercise because it works your heart and your muscles without stressing your joints. This is because swimming is not an impact exercise like running, walking, or other exercises are. What’s more, you don’t even have to support your body weight–water reduces your effective bodyweight by up to 90 percent, which means that your muscles only need to concentrate on the actual movements.

Patience is the key to swimming. Even though your body is not under as much stress, it is still not accustomed to swimming, so you will tire out quickly. With time, though, you will make gains. Get started now and have your above ground pool installed, your good health is waiting.