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What health benefits are associated with swimming?
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Conditioning: Swimming is a terrific conditioning exercise which has the added benefit of not stressing your joints in the way that running does. It also helps cleanse the skin and your body generally will feel overall better after swimming.
Answered 10/12/2013
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