[jyl]

As a kid, I was a good swimmer. Thus I've always assumed I could swim. Imagine my dismay recently, in Lake Tahoe, when I realized my swimming skills were so feeble that I was in real danger of drowning in some light chop just 50 feet from shore. Ooch.

I went to the local pool today and swam some laps with my son, who is becoming a good swimmer. I seem to remember the strokes, but the forward motion is not what it should be. Also, I now sink like a stone - treading water is a challenge.

I think I'll try to swim at least weekly from now on. For survival purposes. And for health - I'm told it is good cardio exercise, but not necessarily great for weight loss or fat burning?

Plus, there were at least a few scenic views to be had.

Who here swims? What's your favorite stroke? Is it good for weight loss, toning, body definition, anything like that?