Swim to improve your muscles
Swimming works on all the muscle groups of our bodies in a balanced and uniform way. Again, not all strokes provide the same benefit. So by varying the swimming exercises, we can focus on the muscles that we want to develop in particular.
Breaststroke stands out from other strokes with the coordination of its movements. Thanks to this specific mechanism of traction and scissors, it perfectly tones your lower limbs (quadriceps, glutes, thighs), as well as your upper limbs (biceps, pectorals, shoulders, abs).
The front crawl and the backstroke are very similar strokes as they are the two standard alternating strokes. They deeply work the same muscle groups (shoulders, back, triceps, abs). In backstroke however, leg work is paramount and therefore burns significant calories in the lower body and abs.
The butterfly stroke is the most “athletic” stroke. Often reserved for seasoned swimmers, it requires a certain technique so as not to wear out the lumbar muscles. It is a difficult but very effective stroke to sculpt your shoulders, back, and abs.
Finally, to concentrate more precisely on the muscle group of your choice, feel free to use suitable equipment: a kickboard" and fins to tone the legs and abs, swim paddles" and a pullbuoy to develop upper body muscles.
It is important to vary the strokes and exercises to work all the muscles of your body to sculpt it harmoniously, just as you wish!