QuickCheck: Is it bad to swim after eating?


Is swimming after a meal bad?

SWIMMING has long been a favourite activity with people from all walks of life. Besides serving as a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of work, it is seen as a great way to unwind and exercise as well. This popular sport promises a positive outcome to your weight loss plan, and also makes for a good therapy for muscular aches and other ailments. Some are content swimming at their residential pool, and others would flock to the beach for a weekend jaunt.

Venue aside, is there really a prescribed time for swimming? Is it true you cannot swim after you eat?

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