BiProUSA Blog
July 6, 2010 - The Exercise Benefits of Swimming
Swimming – Is there a better way to get in a summer workout? After spending many hours this past stars n’ stripes weekend gettin’ my tan on (Minneapolis was 90 degrees on Sat! YEA!) and my swim on, I decided swimming is my new favorite sport (next to tannin’: this MN Girl enjoys her summer rays…YES I wear SPF thank you very much). Being in the water can be so relaxing and freeing, but it’s also a great opportunity to utilize all your muscles, work your heart and lungs, and build up a sweat! This low-impact exercise involves the entire body, and is an awesome way to keep fit, regardless of your age or fitness level.
Recreational swimming with family and friends is a perfect way to beat the summer heat, and with regular practice, swimmers can build their endurance, enhance their muscle strength, and develop their cardio-vascular fitness. Since swimming has a low-risk of injury, it can be used as part of a cross-training program or used to define muscle tone. All the different swim strokes also give you a chance to focus on certain muscle groups and get a unique workout experience everyday.
Did you know swimming burns up to 500 calories or more per hour? This is a great way to manage your weight! Just be sure to keep your energy up and get enough Zzz’s to help your muscles recover. (Check out our all natural whey protein isolate sleep supplement, BioZzz, if you are one who suffers from a sleep disorder.)
Incorporating BiPro into your diet can help you feel your best after a lengthy swim. Just drinking a smoothie, or eating a yummy dessert, both rich in protein, will give you the strength you need to face those laps again tomorrow!
And don’t forget! BiPro is NSF certified, meaning that it’s free of banned substances and safe for even Olympic swimmers!
So, make swimming…and BiPro…part of your daily summer routine! See you at the pool!
Hugs,
BiProUSAGirl
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