Although swimming may not be the first sport that comes to mind when we want to get rid of belly fat, it might be something we should consider.
No exercise will burn calories, speed up metabolism and tighten every muscle in our body at the same time. An hour of light swimming burns around 500 calories, while more intense forms such as backstroke can burn up to 700 calories.
The secret is that water is even 800 times heavier than air. Resistance to all our muscles is provided from different directions, and at the same time water relieves muscles and joints, which is not the case with almost any other exercise outside of water. That is exactly why it is one of the best possible exercises for each of us.
When we make a decision about swimming as a way of recreation, we should keep in mind how to approach it. It is wrong to immediately expect that we will be able to swim for an hour on the first day.
After just 4 minutes of swimming, most people feel exhausted. This happens because our lungs have to adapt to a new way of breathing, the cardiovascular system works in a completely different way, and we need every muscle to move in the water.
That is why it is necessary to start gradually, which will bring our body in perfect shape in the long run, and fat deposits on the stomach will become a thing of the past.
First of all, assess your current situation. Even if you're an average swimmer, you can definitely fight fat deposits, but make sure you really increase your time in the water gradually. Before swimming, it is necessary to warm up the muscles. In this way, you will prepare them for the increase in blood circulation in the whole body, which awaits them during the actual swimming. You can do this by walking in shallow water, and the more skilled can try water yoga.
When you are in the water, it is necessary to swim for at least 30 minutes so that exercise over a period of several weeks will show results. But don't forget to take breaks and change swimming styles to make it easier on yourself. In addition, the melting of fat deposits depends on constant movement under resistance, and not on the type of exercise you perform.
After swimming, it is necessary to slowly get out of the water in order to allow the body to adapt to the new conditions and to reduce the heart rate.
For the best results, it is necessary to combine swimming with a healthy diet and as little intake of saturated fat as possible in order to increase your calorie burning potential, reports Nezavisene.
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