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Swim to get fit 
(HealthDay News) -- Though swimming is a low-impact aerobic exercise, it's important to protect yourself from injury.
Try these suggestions:
- Before you hit the water, warm up with jumping jacks, walking, or stationary cycling.
- After you're warmed up, stretch slowly and gently before you swim.
- Perform regular exercises that help strengthen muscles in the upper back and shoulders.
- Stick to light and easy swimming if you have an ear infection, respiratory infection or a fever.
Source: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Copyright: © 2011 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
First published: 07/20/2011
Last updated: 07/20/2011
Reviewed by: HealthDay, a service of ScoutNews, LLC
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