Over winter I did a lot of swimming and took part in the Aspire Swim Challenge just to encourage me to do more and raise a bit of cash whilst I was at it. But life has overtaken my need to swim lately.
So on Tuesday morning I got myself out of bed early and went for a dip in the pool. It was so refreshing and set me up for the day.
It felt incredible to glide through the water and it was satisfying to know that my swim stamina had not faltered. I did my usual mile in 35 minutes - which is the average time it usually takes me, so I was definitely pleased.
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| This is not me haha! Photo taken from @PolaroidGal on Flickr |
It has inspired me to get my act together and get back in the pool more often. Swimming is one of the best exercises for your body (particularly mine which likes to break a lot).
It tones and works your entire body and it is low impact but high cardiovascular. Plus the front crawl, which is my chosen stroke, works 48 muscles and burns around 400 calories per hour for someone of my size - depending how slow I go. I tend to do a fast 35 minutes so it is likely it equates to the same amount.
You can't ask for much more! I encourage you all to get out and swim!
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