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Swimming breaststroke

Breaststroke swimming engages the entire body, with a strong focus on the chest, legs, and shoulder girdle. It improves aerobic endurance, muscular stamina, and coordination in an aquatic environment.
Swimming Breaststroke
Specification & Key Parameters
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Duration
15 min
Calories
721 KCAL
Level
intermediate
Equipment
Body only

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  1. 1. Setup position: Lie prone in the water in a streamlined position with arms extended forward and legs straight behind.
  2. 2. Execution: 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.
  3. 3. Tips and safety: 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.

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 721 kcal
0 kcal 300 kcal 600 kcal
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