With the summer still in full gear, it’s still not too late to find a workout that can get you in shape to look good and feel good in your swim wear. To help you shape up and slim down for your swim wear, look no further than your own pool! Believe it or not, a swimming workout is the most effective workout to burn calories fast and boost your metabolism quickly, while simultaneously strengthening every muscle in your body. An easy swim allows the average person to burn roughly 500 calories in an hour and by picking up the intensity, you can easily shave off an additional 200 calories. Moreover, since water is much more denser than air, your body has to work even harder to move around, really giving your body a great workout.
Now before you jump right into the pool, know your limits and plan your workout accordingly. If your new to the water workout scene and you start your workout at your highest intensity level, you may feel defeated in just a few minutes. Remember that water is an element that your body has to be trained to adjust to since it requires your cardiovascular system and muscles to function differently in water than they do on land. The key to a successful swimming workout is splitting your workout into shorter segments, while changing the type of stroke and intensity level for each new segment. If you really set your mind to it and keep up with the workouts, you’ll be able to shape up and slim down for your swim wear in no time.
Check out the full article describing a great beginner’s workout and a detailed explanation of each stroke here: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/style/swim-workout.
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