Swimming

water · exercise · sport · skills

Your whole body works. Swimming uses your arms, legs, torso, and head all together to push you forward through the water. It's one of the best exercises because it works almost every muscle at once.

Float and thrust forward. Swimmers stay up by floating and then create movement by pushing water backward with their arms and legs. This coordinated motion propels you forward in the direction you want to go.

Needs skill and power. Good swimmers develop endurance and learn efficient techniques so they can swim faster while using less energy. It's like learning the smartest way to move your body through water.

Many reasons to swim. People swim for recreation and fun, to stay in shape, to compete in sports, or even for survival. Whether it's a pool, lake, or ocean, swimming is a skill that comes in handy.