8 Things You Need To Know Before Swimming

Sayem Miaji at September 08, 2020

 Swimming is a good type of sport. Swimming is useful for increasing strength, fitness and stamina at the same time. Although not the best form of cardio for weight loss, swimming can burn around 75 kg of calories at a speed of 2kmph.

1. Cardio And Strength Training

Swimming is a great type of cardio because it's not like jogging or running which only involves the lower body. Swimming targets nearly every muscle in the body at the same time. The heart also pumps more blood, the lungs work harder when you breathe and train other moving muscles, such as the biceps, triceps, thighs and calf muscles. Also, water provides a natural resistance to your body. The faster you swim, the stronger your muscular resistance will be by producing muscle building without putting undue stress on your joints.

2. How Often Is The Time To Swim?

Swimming twice a week is sufficient for beginners. The duration can be done varies from 15-60 minutes depending on your comfort level.

3. Who Should Avoid Swimming?

People with cardiovascular problems need to be careful. Research shows that people suffering from asthma, rhinitis and other types of allergies should be especially vigilant because of the high chlorine content in most swimming pools.

It is also known to increase the risk of sinusitis and sore throats. If you have a back injury, you should still swim in the backstroke. This style can relax the back muscles and cause them to relax by exercising tense back muscles.

4. How Important Is It To Ask A Swimming Coach For Help?

If you have to learn to swim from scratch, then you need a coach to teach you the proper technique. The trainer can also act as a guard and can judge if you are ready to swim into a deeper pool or not.

5. Are There Any Precautions?

It is very important not to swim after eating. You should ideally do some light exercise before jumping into the pool. Drink lots of water before you swim, to avoid dehydration which can cause cramps in your legs. Beginners should ideally have a coach or only swim when there are guards around the pool. To avoid chlorine, you can use goggles and a swim cap.

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