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Swimming breaststroke

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Specification & Key Parameters
4 parameter
Parameter Value Parameter Value
Duration
15 min
Calories
120 KCAL
Level
intermediate
Equipment
None
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Swimming breaststroke

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<li class="step-setup"><strong>1. Setup position:</strong> Lie prone in the water in a streamlined position with arms extended forward and legs straight behind.</li>

<li class="step-execution"><strong>2. Execution:</strong> Sweep your arms outward and backward while bending your knees to bring your heels toward your glutes. Perform a powerful whip kick while simultaneously extending your arms forward back to the starting streamline position.</li>

<li class="step-safety"><strong>3. Tips and safety:</strong> Coordinate your breathing by lifting your head to inhale during the arm pull phase. Keep your lower back stable to avoid excessive hyper-extension during the kick.</li>

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Physiological Impact

8%
Heart Rate Impact
6%
Muscle Load
7%
Fatigue Level
5%
Recovery Rate

Caloric Benchmarking

Running 400 kcal
Cycling 300 kcal
Swimming 500 kcal
Actual exercise 540.75 kcal
0 kcal 300 kcal 600 kcal
High Intensity

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