Swimming Techniques

Swimming is fun, but let’s not forget about the amazing health benefits of stationary swimming exercises! Below are a few pool resistance training workouts you can use with the SuperSwim tether system. Build and tone muscle, improve technique, and experience all the health benefits the best swim tether system on the market has to offer!

Freestyle

The freestyle is popular among athletes and swim enthusiasts because it’s fast and effective. Freestyle works your whole body. Your legs kick and your arms paddle on alternating sides, while your core and back stabilize you in the water. It’s no wonder you can burn an average of 300 calories per 30 minutes of swimming!  • Hand muscles • Forearm muscles • Biceps, triceps, and deltoids • Shoulders • Neck • Chest • Outer & Inner abdominals • Back • Trapezius • Spinal cord support muscles • Teres major and minor • Rhomboid major and minor • Gluteus maximus • Groin muscles

Butterfly 

The butterfly possibly the most difficult stroke to master, but it burns about 450 calories per 30 minutes of swimming. As both arms work together to pull you through the water, your legs kick together to propel you. Once you learn the correct form and technique, the butterfly is one of the most effective workouts for your:  • Back • Trapezius • Spinal cord support muscles • Teres major and minor • Rhomboid major and minor • Gluteus maximus • Groin muscles • Hamstrings and quadriceps • Calves • Several different foot muscles

Breaststroke 

The breaststroke is affectionately nicknamed the “frog stroke” because of the way swimmers’ arms and legs move while practicing it. But don’t let the cute name fool you, it’s still a great workout that burns 200 calories per 30 minutes. It works your:  • Hand muscles • Forearm muscles • Biceps, triceps, and deltoids • Neck • Back • Trapezius • Spinal cord support muscles • Teres major and minor • Rhomboid major and minor • Gluteus maximus • Groin muscles • Hamstrings and quadriceps • Calves

Sidestroke 

The sidestroke is perfect for stealth swimming, which is probably why it’s the preferred stroke of the Navy SEALs! Just lay on your side and use your top arm to pull while your top leg propels you through the water. It’s a solid workout for your:  • Hand muscles • Forearm muscles • Biceps, triceps, and deltoids • Neck • Back • Trapezius • Spinal cord support muscles • Teres major and minor • Rhomboid major and minor • Gluteus maximus • Groin muscles • Hamstrings and quadriceps • Calves

Backstroke

The backstroke is similar to the freestyle stroke, except you lay on your back. You can burn nearly 250 calories per 30 minutes of swimming, and tone the muscles of your: • Hand muscles • Forearm muscles • Biceps, triceps, and deltoids • Shoulders • Neck • Chest • Outer & Inner abdominals • Back • Trapezius • Spinal cord support muscles • Teres major and minor • Rhomboid major and minor • Gluteus maximus • Groin muscles

Water Jogging 

Whether you're cross-training, rehabilitating, or just looking for a way to diversify your pool workout, water jogging is the perfect choice!  • Gluteus maximus • Groin muscles • Hamstrings and quadriceps • Calves • Sides • Outer & Inner abdominal muscles • Biceps, triceps, and deltoids • Shoulders

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