Swimming is best sports which can provide excersize to your all body. Your all body parts are involved while swimming that make you fit.
The thing is if a sport really is that good then people play it even when they're really old and I don't see many old women and men playing football. Even the staunchest players have usually retired by their mid 30s.
i guess you need regularly go to the gym and for health.. if you want to do some kind of sport you can start play tennis
Every sport is good for our health. Swimming is one of those sports who almost give us complete workout.
All outdoor games are good for health .According to your interest and the environment you can opt out suitable one from them .Swimming is the easiest on your joints if that is a concern. But most doctors recommend 20-30 min. of continues exercise 3-5 times a week.
Do you see football as a support for life? I can't imagine playing it at my age. So few of my girl friends do anything more than pilates and go to the gym.