Ways to Turn Regular Swimming Into a Workout

While there are plenty of workouts you can do in a swimming pool, you might not want 
to do water aerobics or play games. You can still swim as you normally would in a pool 
and get a workout, with just a few adjustments.

Learn Proper Form

Sometimes getting a workout from swimming in your pool is by learning the right form. 
This is when it is helpful to take some professional swimming classes. You can learn 
how to really use your entire body for swimming, instead of just trying to get through 
each lap. Reach out far so that you have larger and longer strokes, and really focus on 
working your legs so you can go faster and work your leg muscles harder. 

With the right form, not only will you build excellent muscles, but you will notice you can 
swim laps much faster than before.

Use Your Entire Body

Naturally, you get a better workout from swimming when your entire body is being used. 
Not only does proper form provide this for you, but you can try the frog swim as well. 
This uses different muscles while swimming laps in your pool. You are going to get 
across slower, but the extra muscle usage is a good way to burn more fat and calories 
while swimming.

Add Weights

There are weights that you can use while in the pool, including those attached to your 
body. If swimming laps, you don’t want the barbells you hold, but instead weights you 
can put on your wrists or ankles. 

