A Swim Workout Is Always a Good Idea. Here's Why

Water workouts are a great aid for strength training, cardio and recovery

- Pulasta Dhar

Swimming is one of the best full body workouts, but it's not the only thing one can do in a pool when it comes to fitness. There is a long-standing relationship between water and workouts, and if used cleverly, one can turn a pool into a full-fledged gym. That's not all. Getting into a pool after a workout too has many benefits. Acting as a great cooling down process, light pool work promotes muscle recovery and helps reduce soreness. But it's more than just about feeling good. There is chemistry behind this.

"Focusing the majority of your energy on making improvements in the weight room will result in better strength gains. After all the glycogen is depleted in the gym, you'll burn more fat during your swim workout," states an article on MySwimPro.com titled,