Cardio · Bodyweight

Swimming

Full-body cardio that's easy on every joint.

Swimming exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Pick your stroke and push off from the wall.
  2. Keep your body long and flat near the surface.
  3. Pull through the water and kick from your hips in rhythm.
  4. Breathe to the side or front in time with your stroke and keep your laps going.

The one cue that matters

Stay long and streamlined. Rotate from your core rather than fighting the water with your arms alone.

Muscles worked

The Swimming isolates the Cardio — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted cardio volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Swimming work?

The Swimming primarily works the Cardio.

How long should a session be?

Depends on the goal: 20 to 30 minutes steady builds the base, shorter intervals sharpen it. Consistency beats heroics.

How many sets and reps of Swimming?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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