Did you know that swimming for one hour burns approximately 700 calories!? So this summer, as the weather heats up, jump in the pool and cool-off while working out! If you aren't a 'regular' in the pool, follow these tips...
Start small! Don't just jump in and try to swim for a half hour. Do two full laps (back and forth equals one), pause to catch your breath, and repeat three times. Try to practice two or three times a week and work up.
Perfect your form! Use every other lap to do a different drill: Hold a kick board to concentrate on your kicking, or swim with a buoy between your legs to work on your stroke.
Build it up! When swimming 300 yards feels easy, increase your total distance by up to 10 percent per week.
Stay safe and stay cool this summer while burning up lots of calories!
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