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THIS IS WHY SWIMMING IS GOOD FOR YOU

Many people cycle or run to get fit but don't think of swimming as another major route to a heathlier lifestyle. What a mistake.

 

Did you know that even a gentle swim can burn over 200 Kcal in half an hour and a fast front crawl can burn as many calories as an 8mph run? It is true.

 

Therefore, it seems appropriate to offer a brief recap of the main reasons why everyone can benefit from swimming as a primary, secondary or alternative form of physical fitness to complement their existing routine.

 

1. Heart Helper

Swimming provides unparalleled cardiovascular conditioning, provided you practice consistently and with good technique. While other forms of exercise may be more effective at elite levels (such as running or cycling), incorporating swimming into a cross-training routine and pushing yourself in practice will result in overall improved fitness.

 

2. Balance Your Build

Swimming builds longer, leaner muscles that complement the shorter denser muscles that develop from weight training. These "swimmer's muscles" also help boost metabolism to keep calories burning longer.

 

3. Endurance

Swimmers are able to swim longer than they can what they could sustain doing other activities. With the right technique, a swimmer will be able to train for longer periods of time than if he/she were running and, as a result, more calories are burned.

 

4. Burning calories 

It's a great way to burn calories: an hour of swimming burns 500 calories.

 

5. It’s refreshing

Jumping into a pool is refreshing! You don’t need to be a professional swimmer to reap the benefits. Have fun with it, and enjoy being in the water. If anything, you’ll walk away with a nice tan and an endorphin kick!

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