Swimming or cycling for weight loss When it comes to weight loss ... to be more effective in reducing body weight in sedentary women aged between 50 and 70. You can burn calories while swimming ...

A runner will exert anything from 5-10 times their body weight through their hips ... Research has found that pregnant women who swim during their early to mid-pregnancy can have a lower risk ...

Tanaka similarly points out that swimming "involves several large muscle groups," but also notes that "because it is a non-weight-bearing activity, swimming is softer and more friendly to joints." ...