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Walking vs Swimming in Retirement – Which Low-Impact Workout Delivers More?
Explore the joint-friendly benefits of each and discover which fits your body, lifestyle and long-term fitness goals
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Walking vs Swimming: Which Workout Wins for Longevity?
walk or swim? why not both?
The scoop: According to a detailed feature by Women’s Health UK, walking and swimming each offer unique benefits – and the best choice often comes down to your body’s needs, preferences and goals. While both are excellent low-impact workouts for older adults, they engage your body in different ways and bring distinct health advantages.
The article outlines key findings: walking strengthens bones and improves cardiovascular health through weight-bearing movement, while swimming provides full-body resistance that supports joint health and mobility – making it particularly helpful if you have joint issues, arthritis or back pain.
For example, walking briskly for 30-60 minutes delivers heart-health benefits, lowers blood pressure and aids weight management.
Swimming, on the other hand, can burn similar calories while being gentler on the joints, improve flexibility and build muscular support around the core and shoulders.
Importantly for our L-Plate Retiree readers, the article emphasises that neither exercise is “one size fits all.” If you’ve got bad knees or hips, swimming may be the smarter choice; if you’ve got access to safe sidewalks and want to fit a workout into a busy day, walking gives you accessibility and habit. Ultimately, what matters most is consistency – doing the workout you’ll stick to long term.
Actionable Takeaways for L-Plate Retirees:
Pick what your body needs: If joint pain or osteoarthritis holds you back, give swimming a go; if you’re healthy and prefer simplicity, commit to walking.
Make it social: Walk with friends, join a pool class – both add social connection, which boosts longevity.
Mix it up: Even 1-2 swim sessions a week plus a few walks gives you cardiovascular + joint-mobility coverage.
Use habit, not intensity: Brisk walking every day or a moderate swim twice a week beats sporadic “hard” sessions you skip.
Track feel over metrics: Ask yourself post-workout: “Did I feel more mobile, more alive?” rather than “Did I burn x calories?”
Your turn:
Which activity fits your body (and calendar) better – walking or swimming?
Could you try swapping one for the other next week and see how your body responds?
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