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Swimming uses more overall muscle groups of the body than almost any other form of exercise. Swimming involves low injury risks with the benifits of physical activity and health improvement.

Facts/Figures

Examples of calories burned per hour while swimming:



Backstorke 550
Breaststroke 700
Butterfly 770
General swimming 420
Laps-moderate 550
Laps-vigorous 704
Treading-moderate 280
Treading-vigorous 700

Help to regulate breathing and enhances flow of oxygen to muscles.

Especially good for diabetics or those who have numbness of the feet because of lighter physical pressure applied to them.

Geeting Strated

Visit your local pool and set aside time each week. To help your motivation, join a club or have a friend join with you and track your progress.
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