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Swimming, sidestroke, general

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

Swimming, sidestroke, general

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i Instructions

  1. 1. Setup: Lie on your side in the water, extending your lower arm forward along the surface and keeping your upper arm along your side or on your hip. Rest your head comfortably in the water.
  2. 2. Execution: Perform a pulling motion with the lower arm combined with a scissor kick from the legs, while recovering the upper arm forward. Coordinate your limbs in a smooth, gliding sidestroke rhythm.
  3. 3. Safety & Breathing: Breathe rhythmically during the recovery phase by turning your head slightly above the water. Keep your core engaged and maintain a controlled, streamlined body position.

Physiological Impact

7%
Heart Rate Impact
5%
Muscle Load
6%
Fatigue Level
3%
Recovery Rate

Caloric Benchmarking

Running 400 kcal
Cycling 300 kcal
Swimming 500 kcal
Actual exercise 490 kcal
0 kcal 300 kcal 600 kcal
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