Back Take the Swimming Quiz Find out why swimming is such a great way to exercise. 1. Swimming is an excellent activity for which of these? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Recreational swimming is considered a moderately intensive activity; swimming laps is vigorous activity. A. Aerobic conditioningB. Rehabilitating an injuryC. Losing weightD. All of the above 2. Water workouts are easier on joints because of water's buoyancy. By how much does water reduce the body's weight? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is If you're 150 pounds, you weigh only 15 pounds in the water. Stress on joints is minimal, making swimming especially good for arthritis sufferers. A. 90 percentB. 80 percentC. 75 percentD. 50 percent 3. Water also adds resistance to movement. What is the benefit of that? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is You can reap these benefits through any kind of water workout, whether swimming or doing water aerobics. A. Tones and strengthens musclesB. Increases flexibilityC. Improves range of motionD. All of the above 4. How often should you swim at a moderate speed to gain fitness results? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is In general, you should aim for exercising five or more days a week. A. Once per weekB. Twice per weekC. Three times per weekD. Five times per week Your score was: