It’s no secret that swimming is great exercise and a challenging sport. The long list of health benefits correlated with swimming speaks for itself. The Y is here to support you in making swimming a lifelong pursuit for healthy living… and you don’t need a pool to do just that!
You can achieve the results of lean, toned, muscles like that of a swimmer from the comfort of your own home. Try out this custom workout. No water required!
Warm Up
Get ready by walking or jogging in place for 3-5 minutes.
Exercises
Cycle through the below routine 5 times.
- 20 Flutter Kicks per leg
- Lay on back, alternate legs like freestyle, point toes. Benefit: strengthen core, improve kicking technique.
- 20 Supermans
- Lay on stomach, arms stretched out front; lift left arm and right leg for a few seconds, switch to right arm and left leg. Repeat 19 more times for a total of 20 reps. Benefit: strengthen core, improve stability and technique.
- 20 Overhead Reaches
- Bend knees, toes facing forward. Alternate reaching arms straight overhead. Benefit: strengthens side core muscles, stretches shoulders and arms to improve swimming technique.
- 20-Second Plank
- Benefit: strengthen core, improve spine stability while swimming.
- 20 Squats
- Benefit: strengthen glutes, improve efficiency of push-off from the wall.
Cool Down
Make sure to stretch out your entire body!
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