How Swimming Builds Strength Without Hurting Your Knees

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00:00Strong legs, without the pain, do your knees ache when you walk or exercise?

00:05You're not alone.

00:08What if you could build strength, without the pain?

00:12As we age, cartilage wears down and joints lose cushioning.

00:17Many give up exercise fearing pain.

00:20But gentle movement matters most during these times.

00:24In water, your body feels up to 90% lighter.

00:28That means your knees carry almost no pressure while you get a full workout.

00:35It's strength training, just kinder.

00:38Every stroke tones your arms, legs, and core.

00:42Even water walking strengthens your hips and thighs while protecting your knees from impact.

00:49Here are three easy moves you can try today.

00:52Water walking, walk forward and backward for three minutes.

00:55Leg lifts, hold the pool edge and lift each leg slowly.

01:02Flutter kicks, use a kickboard for gentle resistance.

01:07Start slow.

01:09Focus on control, not speed.

01:12In water, your body tells you what it needs.

01:15Move at your own pace.

01:17If something feels tight, float and breathe.

01:22Healing takes time and consistency.

01:25When I first started, I couldn't squat without pain.

01:30After weeks of swimming, I felt stronger, steadier, and my knees hurt less.

01:36Water really heals.

01:38Finish your swim with slow stretches.

01:40This keeps muscles long and relaxed after exercise.

01:46You deserve to move without fear.

01:49Swimming strengthens your body.

01:52It also gives you confidence back.

01:55Step into the water and let it carry you towards strength and freedom.

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02:08Let's build strength, gently, together.