Swimming WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Swimming
Swimming is primarily an aerobic exercise due to the long exercise time, requiring a constant oxygen supply to the muscles, except for short sprints where the muscles work anaerobically. As with most aerobic exercise, swimming is believed to reduce the harmful effects of stress. Swimming can improve posture and develop a strong lean physique, often called a "swimmer's build." Muscle development depends upon the stroke and distances trained, but avid swimmers typically have well-developed triceps, upper backs, deltoids, and as well as quadriceps. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- An average swimmer can burn approximately 600 calories per hour.1
- Organized swimming initiated in the 1800s and 1900s. 2
- The primary uses of swimming are bathing, cooling, travel, fishing, escape, and sport.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Aetna InteliHealth: Swimming
- ↑ MedicineNet: What Is The History Of Swimming?
- ↑ Wikipedia: Swimming
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- Contributor: Lesgreen Babaran, PTRP
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- Contributor: Lesgreen Babaran, PTRP
- Reviewer: Elisa Carter
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
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- Last update: Jul. 18, 2008
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