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Butterfly Stroke Swimming
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Butterfly Stroke Swimming

The butterfly stroke is a technically demanding swimming style that engages the entire body, with a primary focus on the back, chest, and core muscles.
Swimming
Specification & Key Parameters
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Duration
15 min
Calories
966 KCAL
Level
expert
Equipment
Body only

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i Instructions

  1. 1. Starting position: Lie prone in the water with arms extended forward and body in a straight line.
  2. 2. Execution: Perform a symmetrical underwater arm pull in a keyhole pattern while executing a rhythmic undulating movement with the hips and legs (dolphin kick).
  3. 3. Safety and breathing: Synchronize breathing with head lift during the arm recovery phase; avoid excessive hyperextension of the lower back.

Physiological Impact

9%
Heart Rate Impact
8%
Muscle Load
9%
Fatigue Level
6%
Recovery Rate

Caloric Benchmarking

Running 400 kcal
Cycling 300 kcal
Swimming 500 kcal
Actual exercise 966 kcal
0 kcal 300 kcal 600 kcal
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