Swimming is an excellent full body work out and with Florida’s swimming season lasting much longer than most, you can save a fortune on gym fees by taking your exercise routine to the back yard.  Swim a few laps, do some water aerobics, or even just get in some good active play with the kids – all of it is beneficial.  If you want to get serious with it, both the Men’s Journal and Women’s Health Mag have some great tips for getting started and for getting the most out of your time in the pool.