Since starting swimming, I’ve noticed several benefits, including better overall fitness and mental wellbeing. The health benefits of swimming are endless. This low impact sport enhances your cardiovascular endurance, encourages weight loss, and even improves your joint health. But, one of the less spoken about benefits of swimming is the impact it has on your…
Whether you’re just starting in the sport or looking to improve your lap times, anyone can become a stronger swimmer. Practice, the right techniques, coaching and even working out can make your strokes faster and more powerful. Today I’ll share the best ways to beef up your swimming strength. Contents How to be a stronger…
Triathlons are a great way to test your swimming, general fitness and endurance. But they can be incredibly hard going. Can you stop swimming during a triathlon? It’s not unusual to want or need to stop during the swimming leg of your triathlon. And although you are allowed to stop, there are some important caveats….
Swimming vs cycling for weight loss can be a difficult choice! I love both swimming and cycling, like many other people. Both are high intensity cardio exercises that get you out of the house and working hard. But, if you’re specifically working out to lose weight, you might be wondering whether swimming or cycling will…
Walking and swimming are two popular forms of exercise, but is walking better than swimming? These two physical activities have many health benefits, but knowing which one is best for you and your fitness goals can be challenging. Studies reveal that swimming is better than walking for muscle tone and weight loss, offering a full…
Is swimming better than lifting weights when it comes to fitness? I love swimming, but weight lifting is great fun and wonderful exercise too. But whether one is better than the other depends on what your fitness goals are. If you want to build muscle mass, strength training with weights is an excellent option. However,…
Can you swim every day or are there downsides to having a regular dip? I love swimming and if I have the chance I will get in the pool, ocean or a lake every single day. But in order to keep up the pace and stay healthy, there are some things you need to be…
Can you get fit just by swimming? Swimming is my favorite way of staying fit, but getting fit by swimming alone isn’t always easy. It’s good for your heart, muscle building and fat loss, but it’s not weight bearing and that does have an impact on the results you’ll get. Today I share my experiences…
What is the least tiring swimming stroke? Swimming can be an intense aerobic exercise that engages most of your body and burns plenty of calories. But, since it uses so many of your muscles, you might struggle to swim for long periods without getting too tired. The speed you swim and the stroke you use…
Why am I so tired after swimming? Fatigue after swimming can be frustrating. Especially if you swim early in the morning and want your workout to set you up for the day! Swimming is an intense, all body workout. So, it’s natural that it will drain your energy levels. But, tiredness can also be a…
