Yoga for swimmers

Those who are swimmers at a professional level need to do certain stretches in order to warm up the body and ensure that sudden cramping

This video features yoga poses that will be beneficial for swimmers. In addition to a comprehensive selection of shoulder opening poses the class also focuses on the other main muscle groups associated with swimming. The latissimus dorsi, triceps, deltoids and trapezius are all targeted. This yoga sequence will also be of great benefit to non-swimmers.

Practicing yoga can prove to be beneficial for professional swimmers and for those who take up the sport as a cardio workout. Here are 5 reasons why every swimmer should practice yoga:

These five yoga poses for swimmers are designed to improve shoulder and chest strength and flexibility -- just what you need to take the plunge.

Swimming is a great exercise. This swimming calories calculator helps you find how many calories you burn while swimming based on your weight and swim speed.

Swimming is all about cardio. Make sure you keep your heart rate up when working out at home or away from the pool. Combining burpees and jumping jacks gives a full body and cardio burning workout for swimmers (or anyone)!

Strength and aerobic capacity decline with age. We know that if we continue to exercise (and swim) we can slow the decline.

The sport of swimming is facing a major disruption around the world due to the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). With swimming pools closed and social distancing restrictions in place preventing squad training and other social interactions that swim clubs usually provide, the team at Gold Class Swimming have looked at a number of ways to reach out to the swimming community and provide them with appropriate information and support to help them through this unprecedented time.