We're told repeatedly in newspapers and magazines that we have to exercise more to look after ourselves and keep our heaviness down, yet that could be bad counsel for people who are obese. Did you know that according to WedMD.com for each pound of mass you carry you put 4 pounds of pressure on top of your knee joints when you walk? Which means should you are say 2 pounds overweight, 28 pounds, you are placing an enormous 112 pounds more pressure on your knees with every step you're taking, add that up over the course of one mile and the extra pressure your knees are under will be huge. That pressure will get even worse when you run also where you're slamming your weight down onto each leg.

So what will you be able to do about it?

Well if you want to work out but you likewise wish to stay away from any difficulties which could arise from putting that much pressure in your knees, then you definitely have to decide on an activity that takes the pressure off them. Cycling is one type of exercise that assists, but swimming is still better. With swimming then your total bodyweight is being supported through the water plus your knees haven't any pressure on them whatsoever!

That is why I do think it is the best exercise people can do if they are obese. It keeps any additional pressure on any of the joints, it is a lot more fun than most other types of workouts, and it provide you with a complete body workout rather than just working your lower body like cycling or jogging would. Front crawl is one of the better swimming styles to burn calories, burning approximately 600 calories an hour, backstroke burns around 480 calories an hour and breaststroke may burn 360. I didn't talk about the butterfly style which burns a colossal 900 calories an hour because I know many people wouldn't have the ability to keep that up for a long time!

Don't be concerned if you aren't a strong swimmer (or can't swim at all), it is simple to go and obtain some lessons to help you out, should you ever fall into some water and have to swim to safety then you'll be really glad you did! Also don't expect to go into the water and do lap after lap after lap, you need to develop your skills and your stamina up just like with everything else. If you cannot do lengths of the pool then do widths as a substitute, and instead of getting out of the pool and finishing the session once you feel tired then just give yourself lots of rest and in a couple of minutes you'll continue and burn more calories!