In our gym classes, we have all heard that swimming is the best form of exercise due to its low impact and low resistance on the body. It is also a full-body workout and burns calories at a high rate. Regardless of age or ability, everyone can swim for exercise. Sounds perfect, right? Before you hop in a pool and hit the laps, there are a few misconceptions about swimming you might want to know. Swimming is harder on the body than you think Swimming is a very repetitive exercise. The sport uses unique movements that are uncomfortable to the body and cause tremendous stress. As a result, repetitive injuries are the most common injuries in swimming. These injuries mostly appear in the knees, elbows, and shoulders and keep just as serious and painful as impact injuries. In Swim World Magazine, the most common injuries come from overuse and poor technique. To prevent these injuries, you must learn how to swim efficiently through the water. Good form is the basis of any good swimmer and is ...