Swimming or jogging , which is your favourite?

Carlos0690
Carlos0690 Posts: 417 Member
Just interested to know what people prefer ?
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  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    I have no access to a pool.. But I do run!
  • synchkat
    synchkat Posts: 37,368 Member
    I'd say jogging cause I'm not really a swimmer
  • iwannabeonthebeach
    iwannabeonthebeach Posts: 146 Member
    Swimming definitely. Tried jogging, hated it. Swimming is the best all round exercise you can get.
  • rsclause
    rsclause Posts: 3,103 Member
    I don't have a pool outside my door but I do have a street, so running. My shoulders bother me while swimming last time I tried it. If they didn't my sister (60) would force me to train for a full Ironman. She is training for her third one.
  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,396 Member
    I really enjoy swimming and I think if I could find a swimming group or something that could push me then it would be a great work out, but I have a hard time pushing myself in the pool. I can do laps all day and feel like I'm having a leisurely swim. I love running though and can and do push myself. I'm more comfortable running, don't necessarily have to wash my hair afterwards (have to if I swim) and it's quicker to get ready and finish without dealing with all the things related to swimming (swimsuit/cap/goggles/raccoon eyes/having to stop by the hot tub afterwards, lol).
  • TommyW45
    TommyW45 Posts: 112 Member
    I prefer swimming but a jog on the beach isn't bad either !
  • LittleHearseDriver
    LittleHearseDriver Posts: 2,677 Member
    edited January 2017
    Swimming because the only thing I 'll run to is a peanut butter banana shake at the finish line.
  • Carlos0690
    Carlos0690 Posts: 417 Member
    I really enjoy swimming and I think if I could find a swimming group or something that could push me then it would be a great work out, but I have a hard time pushing myself in the pool. I can do laps all day and feel like I'm having a leisurely swim. I love running though and can and do push myself. I'm more comfortable running, don't necessarily have to wash my hair afterwards (have to if I swim) and it's quicker to get ready and finish without dealing with all the things related to swimming (swimsuit/cap/goggles/raccoon eyes/having to stop by the hot tub afterwards, lol).

    Racoon eyes ?? Brilliant love that !
  • Just_J_Now
    Just_J_Now Posts: 9,551 Member
    I wish I knew how to swim. I hate running but at least I can do that.
  • Carlos0690
    Carlos0690 Posts: 417 Member
    TommyW45 wrote: »
    I prefer swimming but a jog on the beach isn't bad either !

    Totally agree !
  • Infinitejest01
    Infinitejest01 Posts: 6 Member
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  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,396 Member
    I really enjoy swimming and I think if I could find a swimming group or something that could push me then it would be a great work out, but I have a hard time pushing myself in the pool. I can do laps all day and feel like I'm having a leisurely swim. I love running though and can and do push myself. I'm more comfortable running, don't necessarily have to wash my hair afterwards (have to if I swim) and it's quicker to get ready and finish without dealing with all the things related to swimming (swimsuit/cap/goggles/raccoon eyes/having to stop by the hot tub afterwards, lol).

    Racoon eyes ?? Brilliant love that !

    It's a real issue when I have to go to work right after my workouts, lol.
  • BoosDimples
    BoosDimples Posts: 2,826 Member
    Swimming, hands down. I hate running for anything. I'll rarely even run for a bus! I'd likely be the first to be eaten in the zombie apocalypse.
  • Carlos0690
    Carlos0690 Posts: 417 Member
    Swimming, hands down. I hate running for anything. I'll rarely even run for a bus! I'd likely be the first to be eaten in the zombie apocalypse.

    Haha great answer ! Don't think zombies can swim so you'll be OK :)
  • davidcliff
    davidcliff Posts: 144 Member
    Swimming for sure, still hate jumping into the pool though
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  • ChrissyDomer
    ChrissyDomer Posts: 1,064 Member
    edited January 2017
    Swimming, less impact on the girls lol
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    Swimming. No contest.
  • GrahamUK72
    GrahamUK72 Posts: 255 Member
    Jogging. I get so bored doing laps of a pool. At least running I can listen to music ir an audio book and see some countryside
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    I love swimming, but I have no real access to a pool and I refuse to get a membership anywhere.

    I loooove running.
  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,396 Member
    Jogging. I get so bored doing laps of a pool. At least running I can listen to music ir an audio book and see some countryside

    Oh yeah, the no music thing with swimming is a turn off for me too. Actually, now that I think of it, that may be the issue with me not being able to push myself while swimming laps. When I run I have a playlist that is designed to pump me up (and it really does) but I don't get that in the pool. I won't say that the quiet by itself isn't nice though, it's relaxing but not inducive to an energetic work out.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    Water jogging! Haha! Nah, I'll do either. I'd rather be outside though.
  • AdamAthletic
    AdamAthletic Posts: 2,985 Member
    Running - though, I do enjoy swimming sometimes!
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    I only swim to prevent drowning.

    Running.... I've run enough already, I'm retired from the sport.
  • Pamela_43
    Pamela_43 Posts: 315 Member
    TommyW45 wrote: »
    I prefer swimming but a jog on the beach isn't bad either !

    This ^
  • TommyW45
    TommyW45 Posts: 112 Member
    Pamela_43 wrote: »
    TommyW45 wrote: »
    I prefer swimming but a jog on the beach isn't bad either !

    This ^
    Remember you like the 5k on the beach babe !

  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
    I find both relaxing. <3 to jog. <3 to swim.

    The only consideration@swimming for me would be open ocean swimming. Can take the joy out of it for me, due to excessive planning ... currents, temperature, sea creatures seasonal changes etc.
  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
    TommyW45 wrote: »
    I prefer swimming but a jog on the beach isn't bad either !

    Totally agree !

    Started running along the beach@Coronado 8 months after surgery on my ankle. Was really surprised ... Zero friction ... Zero pain.
  • Jimb376mfp
    Jimb376mfp Posts: 6,236 Member
    Definitely swimming! I began my weight loss journey four years ago at age 65 and 376# and found out my knees & ankles could take floor aerobics so I switched to water aerobics. After losing 100+ I added swimming 1/4 mile laps to my water aerobics.
    Now swimming 1/2 in laps.
  • Miz_T
    Miz_T Posts: 150 Member
    Jogging, but I don't jog so TAEKWONDO IT IS!!!