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2. Experts Say This No-Impact Cardio Alternative Burns As Much ...

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   If you’re looking for a new way to do cardio, swimming is surprisingly effective—and a total body burn. Swimming for weight loss can be a legit workout strategy if you’re trying to trim down ...

3. Eggbeater kick - Wikipedia

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   The eggbeater kick is a style of kicking where the swimmer's legs alternate one-legged breaststroke kicks. [1] This form provides continuous support because there is no break in the kick, [2] and allows the swimmer to remain stable in the water without swaying. However, it can cause knee problems due to the circular rotation of the knee joint. [3]

4. Swimming injuries - Wikipedia

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   In order to prevent the development of knee pain and inflammation of the knee muscles it is recommended that swimmers use a well-designed strength and stretching program, warm up adequately, use the correct breaststroke kick technique, gradually build up the distance of breaststroke swimming and a balanced training program that focuses on not ...

5. Swimming - Wikipedia

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   Swimming requires endurance, skill, and efficient techniques to maximize speed and minimize energy consumption. [1] Swimming is a popular activity and competitive sport where certain techniques are deployed to move through water. It offers numerous health benefits, such as strengthened cardiovascular health, muscle strength, and increased ...

6. Swimming (sport) - Wikipedia

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   Swimming is an individual or team racing sport that requires the use of one's entire body to move through water. The sport takes place in pools or open water (e.g., in a sea or lake). Competitive swimming is one of the most popular Olympic sports, [1] with varied distance events in butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle, and individual ...

7. Was that a leg cramp she was suffering, or the makings ... - AOL

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   After losing to the child I was emboldened to give “artistic lap swimming” a try by adding a “ballet leg” while doing the backstroke. I thought I looked great until the child swimming next ...

8. 10 Best Exercises To Strengthen Your Hips as You Age - AOL

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   Strengthening the muscles surrounding the hips can help improve hip function and reduce the likelihood of injury. That's why I've rounded up 10 effective exercises to strengthen your hips.

9. Pull buoy - Wikipedia

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   Pull buoy. A pull buoy or leg float is a figure-eight shaped piece of closed-cell foam used in swim workouts. Swimmers place the buoy between their thighs or their ankles to provide support to the body without kicking their legs; this allows the swimmer to focus on training only their arms [1] and developing both endurance and upper body strength.