DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My husband and I recently moved into a condo complex that has a large swimming pool. I am not a regular exerciser. I don't like to walk; forget jogging. I am, however, considering swimming. The trouble is I am 69 and have never mastered it. How does swimming stack up as exercise? I need some basic instructions, like the best way to breathe in the water.

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