If you do not find yourself in traditional cardio workouts or weight training at the gym, you can work out without having to go to the gym and sports offer one.
One of the sports that serves to train the whole body is swimming. Swimming is considered the easiest way to train and is considered one of the best fitness sports because it sets in motion all the lower and upper muscles.
Swimming not only involves the legs, but also affects the upper part - the muscles of the waist and back - and the triceps.
In addition to these, the lungs also benefit from swimming. A 2016 study concluded that swimmers have stronger lungs than other athletes.
Some of the main benefits:
- increases heart rate without stressing your body
- tones muscles
- strengthens muscles
- increases endurance
Regardless of your swimming style, you will use most muscle groups to move in the water. As muscles train, swimming makes the heart and lungs stronger Compared to inactive people, swimmers have about half the risk of death.
