If you have engaged in regular, strenuous physical activity such as tennis, jogging, and skiing, there should normally be no reason to change that pattern when you reach your late thirties and early forties. However, for most men approaching their prostate problem years, swimming or walking are usually more appropriate exercises. Low-impact aerobics is a good choice, too. Swimming Swimming gives you an excellent cardiovascular workout and is good exercise for most muscles, including those in the pelvic area. Benefits from swimming are derived with virtually no pain and there is little danger of injuring your joints, muscles, or skeletal structure, owing to the cushioning effect of water.
Swimming is also fun and helps to relieve emotional frustrations.
A daily 30-minute swim is recommended, although some benefits can be obtained when you swim as few as three times a week. Ideally, you should put enough effort into your swimming to elevate your heart rate to an optimum level appropriate for your age and condition. Absent of any special health problems, most men should not be overly stressed by a 30-minute swim. Always get your urologist's permission before swimming if you are recovering from prostate surgery. Swimming really aids surgery recovery, especially after abdominal surgery, but you are risking infection if you swim before your incision has healed.