Why swimming is great for cross training

by Maxwell Payne

There are a few reasons why swimming is excellent as a cross training workout. The first reason and perhaps the one that separates it from other cross training activities such as running is that swimming offers consiste...read more

by Royce Radcliffe

The great thing about swimming is that it cools the body while concurrently strengthening your cardiovascular system. It is one of the most soothing forms of exercise imaginable. Every study ever done has shown that swimmi...read more

by David Carter

I recently joined the YMCA and found that swimming is a great way to condition your body to meet the demands of other physical fitness regimens. Swimming forces the body to use several key areas that are not normally used...read more

by Jim Smoot

The key to a great cross-training workout is to get a total body workout. Swimming is great for that. Swimming provides a great aerobic workout. Tests have shown that swimmers have improved cardio-vascular capabilitie...read more

by Kelly A. Mello

During my years on my school's swim team, I learned the importance of swimming as an exercise, as well as the importance of swimming during cross training. The two often overlap in many ways. Muscular Strength Wh...read more

by Drew Price

Athletes that are cross training are generally in the off season, and attempting to not only stay in shape, but to improve their physique, speed, power, and most importantly their endurance. In each sport, stamina proves ...read more

by Clacky McSnackins

There are a lot of great ways to get an excellent well rounded workout, but one of the most overlooked methods and probably one of the most relaxing is swimming. Swimming, which is one of the least impact intensive method...read more

by Landon Hillyard

Simply put, swimming is the best cardio workout you can do. Think about the benefits. Low impact, high heart rate, increased lung proficiency, and muscle strength and definition. The low impact is perfect for the elderly ...read more

by Erik Van Tongerloo

Cross training is a kind of training where you practice different kinds of sports. On this way you improve the condition of all your muscles; if you choose for only one kind of sport there are certain muscles which you don...read more