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Swimming is one of the most effective and enjoyable types of physical exercise. It is a whole-body workout that helps to build endurance and strength, tone muscles, and increase heart rate without stressing the body. Swimming is also a great way to torch calories, with the average person burning around 423 calories an hour while swimming laps.
If you are interested in getting started with swimming for fitness, then this blog post is for you. Here, we will highlight practical tips to help you start swimming with confidence and maintain the motivation you need to keep going.
Getting Started With Swimming
Whether you are completely new to swimming or haven't swum in several years, it can be a little daunting getting in the pool. We highly recommend that you start by taking swimming classes where you can learn (or re-learn) the basics. These include the correct strokes with the different swimming styles, breathing techniques, and floating.
In order to keep muscle soreness to a minimum, it's important to start slow and build up gradually with your weekly workout routine. It's a good idea to begin with two or three swim workouts per week. Slow and steady is also a good mantra when you are just beginning; there is no need to try and break any speed records straight away!
Before jumping in the water, take around 5 or 10 minutes to warm up on dry land. Bodyweight exercises like pushups and squats are effective to warm up the body, while stretching also helps to loosen your muscles before the workout begins.
Staying Motivated in the Pool
One effective way to stay motivated when swimming for fitness is to set SMART goals. This stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. SMART goals will help you to focus your efforts, clarify your goals, and use your time productively.
The Time-Bound goal is particularly useful. It's beneficial to set yourself a fitness challenge at the end of a certain period of time (say, 3 months). Signing up for a 5 KM race, for example, will keep you pushing to improve your fitness each and every week in the swimming pool. Setting weight-loss goals is another excellent way to stay motivated.
Finding a swimming partner is also highly recommended, be this a friend, colleague, or family member you can swim with. It might even be someone you meet in your swimming class. When swimming becomes a social activity as much as an activity for fitness, it's much easier to stay motivated and keep coming back week after week.
Swimming for Fitness in Singapore
Here in Singapore, your premier choice for quality swimming classes is Swim Master Singapore. We have swimming lessons for people of all ages and abilities, from beginner to intermediate levels.
To learn more about swimming for fitness and the benefits of swimming, don't hesitate to speak to our friendly team. Click here to contact us and book your next swimming lesson.
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