Get your low-impact exercise on: swim!

Want to get some exercise this summer without wearing out your joints and causing pain? While jogging and walking are great exercise (while trying to be low-impact), there are few exercises that are as safe and invigorating as swimming.

Although swimming is available year-round inside many health clubs, the outdoor kind is now in full swing as pools across the country open for business.

The low-impact and high-resistance nature of swimming makes it perfect for many people needing a full workout spectrum but need to be extra careful when exercising (like pregnant and overweight people). It's a great summer choice that could lead to a great new habit.