Can swimming really help you lose weight?

There are many ways to lose weight, and exercise is the healthiest and safest way to lose weight. There are many ways to lose weight through exercise, and swimming is one of them. Especially in the hot summer, by doing whole-body exercise in the water, you can not only cool down, but also burn excess fat in your body. This is because you have to resist the resistance of water during exercise in the water, which requires more physical strength, and the muscles and bones of the whole body are active. Therefore, exercising in the water can achieve the goal of rapid weight loss, and the effect is certain. Let’s take a closer look at whether swimming can help you lose weight.

1. Swimming consumes a lot of energy

This is because the resistance of water when swimming is much greater than the resistance of air during land sports. Walking in the water is strenuous, and swimming will definitely consume more calories. At the same time, the thermal conductivity of water is 24 times greater than that of air, and the water temperature is generally lower than the air temperature, which is also conducive to heat dissipation and heat consumption. Therefore, the energy consumed in swimming is much greater than that in land activities such as running, so the weight loss effect is more obvious.

2. Prevent sports injuries of lower limbs and waist

When exercising on land, due to the heavy weight of obese people, the body (especially the lower limbs and waist) has to bear a large gravity load, which reduces exercise ability, makes people easily fatigued, greatly reduces the interest in weight loss exercises, and may damage the joints and bones of the lower limbs. Swimming is conducted in water, and a considerable portion of the obese person's weight is borne by the buoyancy of the water, which makes the lower limbs and waist feel much more relaxed, greatly reducing the risk of joint and bone injuries.

3. Enjoy natural massage services

When swimming, the buoyancy, resistance and pressure of water act as an excellent massage for the human body and can also beautify the skin.

From the above introduction, we can understand that swimming is a sport with many benefits and is suitable for all ages. It can not only improve physical fitness and enhance cardiopulmonary function, but also shape a beautiful body shape and relieve fatigue. For thin people, it can also make the body stronger and healthier. Since swimming consumes a lot of physical energy, you should pay attention to the amount of exercise.