Swimming offers better heart health benefits than running, expert says
An expert explains why swimming is more beneficial for heart health than running and easier on joints.
Swimming has cardiovascular advantages over running, including softening arteries and improving blood flow to the brain. The activity also avoids the joint stress that running can cause, particularly to the knees.
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Why swimming is better than running for heart health, according to an expert
Telegraph: It softens the arteries, sends blood to the brain and doesn’t wreck your knees.