Swimming

The following is a short description, the targeted body muscles/areas, and suggested ways to Incorporate Swimming in your Fitness Plan. Keep in mind that the more times you do this Cardio Exercise in a week, the higher your health benefits will be:

Swimming
If you want a powerful and effective, total body shape-up tool, Swimming is the Cardio Exercise for you. Being a completely non-impact exercise, Swimming is also perfect for the very overweight, the injured, the recovering, and the paraplegic.

Performed with good technique of the swimming strokes, it can Improve your Fitness Level and burn calories more effectively than many other forms of Aerobic Exercise. Swimming also has a dual effect of building cardiovascular strength, and toning and strengthening your body's major muscles at the same time.

Targeted Fitness Goals: strengthens your heart and lungs; builds a stronger upper body; burns calories; entire body workout

Incorporate Swimming in your Fitness Plan: Swim for about 30 minutes 3-5 times a day.


Keep in mind that the more times you do this Cardio Exercise in a week, the higher your health benefits will be.