Is swimming a good way to lose weight

Swimming is great for fitness and muscle tone, but if you're exercising with your waistline in mind, some might tell you to throw in the towel.

That's because there's a belief held by many that swimming is a lousy way to achieve weight loss. But is this really the case?

"If you want to lose weight, you're better off walking around a pool than swimming in it," according to Sydney exercise physiologist and personal trainer Andrew Cate.

Read more...http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-17/swimming-can-be-effective-for-weight-loss-researcher-says/7171110?section=health