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Diet and Exercise - Swim Yourself Fit

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Diet and Exercise - Swim Yourself FitBy Stuart Elcocks

Swimming tones virtually every muscle in your body and the major benefit of swimming is that it's a low impact exercise so injury and overstraining is very unlikely. It's a calming exercise as studies show that swimming has a similar effect on brain waves to meditation. Swimming is perfect for the summer time, it's not very taxing on your body (low impact) however you can burn some serious calories!

If you can devise a program that fits around your lifestyle you could lose up to 10lbs in six weeks. Your program would depend on how many lengths you feel comfortable swimming, however you could increase them over a six week period adding lengths every 1 week. Also try changing strokes. Some you will feel more comfortable swimming than others however changing strokes will increase your motivation and use different muscle groups with each stroke. Soon you will be a champion swimmer.

You need to swim continuously and vigorously for about 10 minutes to get any benefit at all and, ideally, you need to swim ata reasonable pace for up to 30 minutes on three days of the week to achieve a good level of fitness. However, two sessions a week will still produce a noticeable benefit. Your body will become toned, with better posture and more flexibility. After only a few of weeks you should notice the difference in your stomach muscles and shoulder muscles.

Good good fortune with your new workout, enjoy it and you will start to see results. It's a great sport to get into and a superb way to lose weight and stay trim. Get down to your local baths and start swimming.

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Get in Shape With Swimming Workouts

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Get in Shape With Swimming WorkoutsBy Tom Gaddis

After watching the American mens relay swim team crush the world record and the French, it got me thinking, swimming workouts can really boost your overall fitness.

After all, swimming is one of the greatest workouts you can do for your body. Swimming workouts not only give you a great cardiovascular workout, they help keep your muscles toned. Swimming works every muscle in your body, which in turn burns a lot of calories. For many people throughout the United States, swimming workouts are simply the greatest way to stay in shape and have fun doing it.

Adding swimming workouts is a lot of fun and a superb way to exercise, however there are a few problems if you choose to go down to the local pool. Local pool busy hours will vary from pool to pool, meaning that there are only certain times of the day and the week that you can go. Try picking weekdays and get there early to avoid a lot of people around who are doing nothing however standing in the water. Your greatest bet would be to select a local fitness center with a pool or even your local YMCA.

Swimming Workouts Essential Equipment

Besides a place to swim, the most important piece of equipment you'll need is a good pair of swimming goggles. Get goggles that can be adjusted across the bridge of the nose. Fog free goggles work, however they lose this quality quickly and are much more expensive. Many people develop low grade nasal reactions to pool water. Using a nose clip will make your swimming workouts more comfortable.

Interval Training The Backbone Of Your Swimming Workouts

Good swimming workouts use interval training. Hereare some guide lines to help you construct your workout: As always check with your doctor before adding swimming workouts.

You'll want to do repeated swims lasting 45 seconds to 4 minutes.

Swim at a slow to moderate pace for 5 to 10 minutes to warm up.

Anaerobic training sets should be performed until your repeat times can't be held.

The key is to swim at a preset intensity for as long as possible. Once that pace can't be maintained stop your set.

Vary your swim to rest ratios on different swim days. One day you might swim 45 seconds and rest 45. Another day swim 45 and rest 90.

If you want to improve endurance, keep your rest between swims under 30 seconds.

By adding swimming workouts to your fitness program, you'll not only get in better shape you'll have fun doing it.

Article source: " The Navy Seal Physical Fitness Guide"

Tom Gaddis is the publisher of the blog http://www.MuscleandFitnessGuru.Com/swimming-workouts/

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12 Tips to Help You Enjoy Swimming

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12 Tips to Help You Enjoy SwimmingBy Anna Price

Whether you're swimming purely for pleasure or as part of a more serious training programme there are a number of things you can do to get the most out of your swim sessions. Here's our top tips to help you enjoy your swim as much as possible.

1. Before you get in the pool do some stretches to warm up. Then start your session by gliding for a few minutes to get your body used to the water.

2. Practise your breathing techniques. The secret of maintaining a good swimming stroke is the correct breathing so make sure you spend some time getting it right.

3. During front crawl your head should be slightly up and looking forward. If you let your head rock then your body will also move from side to side making it more difficult to swim well.

4. Vary your pace. Do some lengths slowly, some harder and some as fast as you can. This will burn up calories and improve your stamina.

5. Competitive swimmers train in "sets" just as you would at a gym and you can too. Build up your stamina by increasing the length of the sets.

6. Even if you're an experienced swimmer you might want to take a few lessons. An instructor will be able to advise on breathing and technique.

7. Check your pool session times. If you want to swim lengths make sure you go when there are allocated lane sessions. Weaving yourway round other pool users can be very frustrating.

8. Make sure you choose your swimwear well. A fashionable swim suit or bikini may look good however it won't necessarily help you get the greatest out of your swimming training.

9. If you always feel cold in the H2O choose a lined swim suit. This will help keep you warm and increase your enjoyment of swimming.

10. Chlorine will damage your swimwear so look after it by rinsing it thoroughly following each swim to prolong its life.

11. Buy some demisting fluid and make sure you demist your goggles regularly. If you're swimming in the sea then shaded goggles will protect your eyes from the sun.

12. Wear a swimming hat. Chlorine can damage your hair and dry out your scalp occasionally making it flake. Make sure your hat isn't too tight.

Follow this simple advice and enjoy your swim whether you choose to visit your local pool or beach this summer. For more information visit: http://www.yourfiveaday.co.uk/swimming/index.php

Anna Price http://www.yourfiveaday.co.uk