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Recreational Backstroke Swimming

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Specification & Key Parameters
4 parameter
Parameter Value Parameter Value
Duration
15 min
Calories
120 KCAL
Level
beginner
Equipment
None
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Recreational Backstroke Swimming

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<li class="step-setup"><strong>1. Setup:</strong> Lie flat on your back on the water's surface, maintaining a streamlined, horizontal body position with your face looking upward.</li>

<li class="step-execution"><strong>2. Execution:</strong> Perform alternating arm pulls (reaching straight back over the water and entering with the little finger first) combined with a continuous flutter kick from the hips.</li>

<li class="step-safety"><strong>3. Safety:</strong> Maintain a steady, relaxed breathing rhythm since your face remains above water. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from sinking.</li>

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Physiological Impact

5%
Heart Rate Impact
4%
Muscle Load
4%
Fatigue Level
2%
Recovery Rate

Caloric Benchmarking

Running 400 kcal
Cycling 300 kcal
Swimming 500 kcal
Actual exercise 252 kcal
0 kcal 300 kcal 600 kcal
High Intensity

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